A man was arrested today (18) by the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) in connection with a foreign employment scam. The suspect allegedly cheated millions of rupees by promising employment opportunities in the United Kingdom (UK).
Investigations revealed that the institution, operating in the Colombo 02 area, was an unlicensed foreign employment agency without the necessary authorization from the SLBFE. The owner, identified as 'Samanture Jinna,' had fraudulently obtained Rs. 4 million per person by promising teaching assistant and restaurant jobs in the UK.
The suspect was arrested in the Dehiwala area following a complaint that he had swindled money under the pretense of providing foreign employment opportunities. The SLBFE said it is receiving more complaints against the suspect, and the Special Investigation Unit is conducting further investigations.
The SLBFE urged foreign job seekers to verify an agency's validity on the www.slbfe.lk website or by contacting the 1989 hotline to ensure the agency holds a valid license for recruiting for foreign employment and has received the specific job order before providing money or a passport to any organization or individual promising overseas employment.
