Police Probe Over 1,000 Financial Fraud Complaints

COLOMBO (News1st): The Illegal Assets Unit of Sri Lanka Police says that investigations have commenced into over 1,000 complaints regarding financial frauds, including illegal financial institutions. 

According to the Police, investigations involve complaints on 
Money laundering through pyramid schemes, unauthorized loan schemes, Fraudulent schemes that exploit and mislead individuals.

Investigations are currently underway regarding the property and assets of 40 individuals linked to drug trafficking and organized crime.

Police say that necessary steps will be taken in the future to confiscate these assets, acquired through illegal means.