June 04, 2010: Police have taken steps to deal with the large-scale fraud and corruption taking place in the Central Province.
“Incidents of fraud, amounting to about Rs. 300 million is reported annually to the police stations in the province,” said Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Central Province, Gamini Navaratne.
He said that strict measures would be taken to control the situation.
“Collecting data to arrest persons who engage in organised crime such as defrauding persons promising them foreign employment, preparing forged deeds and robbing vehicles, etc., has already begun,” said the Senior DIG.
He has also requested the public to inform of all such illegal activities to the Kandy Police Emergency Unit.
