A 30-year-old beauty salon owner and her parents have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an extortion case involving Rs. 31.5 million,
A 30-year-old beauty salon owner and her parents have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an extortion case involving Rs. 31.5 million, allegedly taken from an individual who had profited through an illegal pyramid scheme.
The extortion incident occurred two years ago, on August 13, 2023. According to CID sources, the suspects had devised a scheme to extract money by threatening the victim, who had earned crores of rupees through fraudulent financial operations. The case came to light following a complaint filed recently, prompting an intensive CID investigation.
It was revealed that the extortion was carried out by a man who contacted the victim pretending to be an underworld figure demanding ransom. Upon his arrest and interrogation, the individual confessed to acting under manipulation from a group known to him—later identified as the beauty salon owner and her parents.
Further investigations revealed that the extortion had been planned and orchestrated by the family. The suspect who collected the ransom was also personally acquainted with the victim, indicating a deeper level of conspiracy and betrayal.
The arrested individuals include the beautician daughter, aged 30, and her parents—her 75-year-old father and 67-year-old mother, both of whom are former employees of the Ports Authority. All three reside in Hanwella, Pinnawala North.
CID officers arrested the trio the day before yesterday, and they are currently in custody pending further investigations.
