Police have arrested a 22-year-old man from Minuwangoda in connection with a financial fraud involving a fake website designed to mimic a private bank's official portal. The suspect is alleged to have defrauded Rs. 1,000,024 through the fraudulent site. The arrest was made yesterday (April 20) by the Computer Crimes Investigation Division, North Western Province Unit, following an investigation initiated after a complaint on February 16, 2026. He was produced before the Wariyapola Police Station and is scheduled to appear before the Kurunegala Magistrate's Court today (April 21) for further proceedings.
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Suspect Arrested in Rs. 1 Million Fake Bank Website Fraud
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22-year-old Minuwangoda man arrested for Rs. 1,000,024 fake bank website fraud.
Arrest made April 20 by CCID NWP after February 16 complaint.
Suspect to appear before Kurunegala Magistrate's Court today (April 21).
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Update #2\u00b7 Apr 21 · 7:33 AM