The Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested a Sri Lankan-born Canadian citizen for allegedly defrauding job seekers of Rs. 14.9 million by promising employment opportunities in Canada.
Authorities say the suspect used his Canadian permanent residency status to convince victims that he could secure overseas jobs. At least ten individuals have lodged complaints with the SLBFE, claiming they paid significant sums for employment that never materialized.
Following these complaints, the Bureau obtained a court order imposing a travel ban on the suspect. He was later arrested after undercover officers lured him to the SLBFE, offering assistance to lift the travel ban. During questioning, it was revealed that he had collected money without holding a valid license for foreign employment recruitment.
The suspect is to be produced in court on charges of fraud and operating without a valid recruitment license.
