Two arrested over sexual assault on Irish woman at Unawatuna massage centre

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The Habaraduwa police have arrested the owner and an employee of a massage centre in the Yaddehimulla area of Unawatuna over the sexual assault on a 38-year-old Irish woman, Police said.

The incident occurred at a massage parlour that specifically caters to tourists.

According to police, both the owner and employee have been charged not only with sexually assaulting the victim but also for aiding and abetting the molestation.

Police revealed that the Irish woman had visited the massage centre yesterday (16) to avail herself of their services.

While receiving a massage, she was subjected to unwanted advances of the suspect, who proceeded to molest her.

The victim, whose identity has been withheld for reasons of privacy, immediately reported the assault to the police. Prompt action was taken by the Habaraduwa police, resulting in the arrest of the suspects involved. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

Comments - 15

Tourism Sunday, 17 September 2023 04:05 PM

If GOVERNMENT wants to protect the TOURISM INDUSTRY, then please bring a LAW very similar to Australia.

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A Sunday, 17 September 2023 04:42 PM

Amazing for tourisam put their pucture so other don't do this stuff..

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Sambo Sunday, 17 September 2023 05:09 PM

Congratulations on achieving our tourist goals.

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Spartacus Sunday, 17 September 2023 05:43 PM

But nothing will happen. Remember Vithanapathirana Tangalle case. It took more than one year just to arrest him for murdering a Britisher and raping his Russian Girl friend. After this lady leaves, those fellows will bribe there way and get released. Remember this is the Sinhalese southern culture at it's best. No wonder we are a totally arsehole country.

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Mahila Monday, 18 September 2023 10:20 AM

Let me finish your sentence, as understood, …….."with Arseholes proliferating everywhere and populated in the majority, exploring all orifices, without having any consideration as to whether that practice is acceptable or NOT!!?" Having done 'Dastardly Deed', many in this country, if ever anybody dares to Query or even Question, DENY outright first and foremost and then add seemingly convincingly too, that the complaint is because of 'HISTORICAL ANTIPATHY' towards the Massage Parlours in the Deep South, because the massage parlours don't offer 'FREEBEES' in respect of those specific, explorative type, "special Massages"!?Only available for USD!!? What for the telling??? tell the Marines, even then UNBELIEVABLE!!!???

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Gee Sunday, 17 September 2023 05:58 PM

Sounds about right in this country

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wickrama wijayasire Sunday, 17 September 2023 06:13 PM

Good. We witnessed this firsthand when a fellow Japanese guest at Sigiriya B

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sss Sunday, 17 September 2023 06:15 PM

Normally such things are done by politicians or those are politically connected. They know the corrupt police and the judiciary system will take no action

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Tissa Fernando Sunday, 17 September 2023 06:27 PM

May be they got aroused after seeing the foreign woman half naked. Sick guys. Massage parlours in Sri Lanka are actually semi brothels. The professional massage therapists are available only at 5 star hotels. All other roadside parlours are for sexual services.

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Public relation at its best Sunday, 17 September 2023 07:05 PM

Great way of public relation for tourist industry. Our Tourist minister can use these two men, to promote Lanka as a model tour center.

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Cherath Sunday, 17 September 2023 07:46 PM

Unlike in advanced countries employing genuinely qualified masseuses, the foreigners shouldn't take for granted all massage joints in Sri Lanka. Most are a cover for sexual misdemeanours. In any case, over here, women must not seek massage services from men - you will be exploited 100% 'cos of ya ignorance.

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Tom Jones Monday, 18 September 2023 03:20 AM

Is this the reason why you boast that Sri Lanka is one of the best destination for Tourism. Three Cheers for Sri Lanka Tourism. Even if the accused are found guilty in courts, the President of Sri Lanka will pardon rape and murder accused.

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Dee Monday, 18 September 2023 06:00 AM

Beyond Bentota river it’s not safe for even locals. Should not visit!

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Jeanne Monday, 18 September 2023 02:03 PM

@Dee : I agree! Beyond the Bentota river it's not safe even for the crocodiles !!!!! And here we are boasting about our country being in the list of the top 50. Top 50 my hat!

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Mohan Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:24 AM

Typical. Someone even a tourist complaining does not make it a fact. She could have had had a dispute about the price or something else and taken revenge by complaining. We should wait for the facts

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