CrimeEconomyMonday, April 6, 2026

Broker Arrested for Impersonating Land Official in Rs. 275,000 Deed Fraud

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested a broker on April 6th for allegedly defrauding a woman in Norwood. The suspect is accused of impersonating an official from the Land Commissioner's Office and promising to secure a legal deed for the victim's property, which lacked proper documentation. Investigations revealed the broker periodically obtained Rs. 275,000 from the woman under this false pretense. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the victim, with the suspect apprehended near the Ayiradi Junction bridge.

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Update #3\u00b7 Apr 7 · 2:32 AM

New details reveal the arrested broker resides in Appukattu, Gavarawila, Sammale. The complainant's land reportedly lacked any existing deed or permit. Furthermore, the Rs. 45,000 bribe was solicited to obtain the Grama Niladhari's report for the Norwood division where the land is located.

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 6 · 4:17 PM

The broker arrested for impersonating a land official and defrauding Rs. 275,000 was apprehended by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The arrest followed a complaint from a resident of Norwood, with the suspect specifically soliciting a Rs. 45,000 bribe. He was arrested near the Ayiridi Junction bridge after impersonating an official from the Land Commissioner General’s Department.

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