Mirihana police arrest suspect in large‑scale installment house fraud

Sri Lankan police's Mirihana Special Criminal Investigation Division arrested a 48‑year‑old private‑company employee from Nuwara Eliya after uncovering a large‑scale financial fraud. The suspect advertised on Facebook that customers could obtain homes and furniture on an installment basis, secured contracts, and collected 60 % of the total value as advance payments. No houses or furniture were delivered, and the cheques issued to victims were found to be worthless.

The suspect appeared before the Mirihana Special Criminal Investigation Division court on 28 May, and the judge ordered a bail‑remand with a deadline for explanation set for 4 August. Investigators expect additional complaints and have already received five reports related to the scheme, with more potentially forthcoming.