News Today: Ex-Minister’s Brother Arrested for Rs. 3M Financial Fraud

Thisara Iroshana Nanayakkara, brother of former Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, has been remanded until January 6, 2025, following his arrest on financial fraud charges. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) apprehended Nanayakkara in the Bibile area on December 28, 2024. He is accused of defrauding approximately Rs. 3 million from multiple individuals by falsely promising lucrative employment opportunities in Finland.

The investigation revealed that Nanayakkara orchestrated a scheme targeting job seekers desperate for overseas employment. Victims were lured with fake guarantees of work visas and high-paying jobs, only to realize they had fallen prey to an elaborate scam.

This high-profile case has sparked public outrage, drawing attention to the growing number of fraudulent job scams in Sri Lanka. Authorities emphasize the importance of verifying employment offers and agencies to avoid falling victim to such schemes.

Nanayakkara’s arrest marks a significant step in combating financial fraud, and the CID is intensifying its efforts to trace the full extent of his operations. The legal proceedings will continue, as the case sheds light on systemic issues related to job racketeering and exploitation.