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LNP – Four arrested over Jaffna kidnapping and Rs. 8 Mn fraud

Four suspects, including a woman, have been arrested by Jaffna police in connection with the kidnapping of a youth from Ariyakulam and a financial fraud involving Rs. 8 million.Â

According to police, the boy had plans to travel to Europe for employment and was approached by a woman who promised to secure his passage within two weeks if he paid Rs. 8 million.Â

A few days later, the woman, along with three others, arrived at the youth’s home in a vehicle, abducted him and transferred money from his bank account to hers.Â

The suspects later abandoned the victim in a deserted area in Kopai.

Following an investigation, the suspects were arrested and the vehicle used in the crime has also been seized.

Tyronne Jayamanne

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