Six arrested for forcing man to transfer Rs. 1 Mn after body massage



Colombo, Nov 12 (Daily Mirror): Six suspects, including a couple, have been arrested for allegedly forcing an individual to transfer Rs. 1 million from his bank account after inviting him for a body massage in Bambalapitiya.

According to the Bambalapitiya Police, the victim received an invitation for a body massage and was promised the service upon his arrival. 

However, upon reaching the location, he was threatened and assaulted by the couple, who forced him to transfer Rs. 1 million through online banking.

In addition to the online bank transfer, the suspects had also stolen Rs. 15,000 from the victim's wallet.

Police arrested the couple, aged 44 and 54, who are residents of Piliyandala, along with the three-wheeler that was used in the crime.

Following further investigations, police arrested four more suspects, aged between 19 and 23, from Ratmalana and Mount Lavinia.



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