12 October 2022 04:17 pm Views - 5997
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has received at least nine complaints against Thilini Priyamali, the owner of Thico Group (Pvt) Ltd, over her alleged links to mega financial fraud.
Police said complaints are being received by the CID and the police stations island-wide over alleged financial frauds committed by Priyamali while operating a luxurious office at World Trade Center in Colombo.
It was reported that as per the complaints received so far, the suspect has defrauded more than Rs.2,510 million.
The CID arrested Thilini Priyamali and was remanded till October 19 after being produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate’s court.
The CID has launched an extensive investigation into those who said to have been in contact with Priyamali.
Meanwhile, several people including MPs Udaya Gammanpila and Dayasiri Jayasekara have lodged complaints with the CID after their names were foind in a list of names which is being circulated as the persons who have given money to the fraudster, Thilini Priyamali.
They denied any links with the suspect and requested the CID to launch inquiries in this regard. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)