Impersonator of District Judge Arrested

Impersonator of District Judge Arrested

by Staff Writer 20-08-2024 | 9:37 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A man impersonating a district judge was arrested in the Gandara area.

The suspect, who had been defrauding people by posing as the Badulla District Judge, was apprehended following a tip-off received via the 119 emergency number.

The police conducted an investigation and located the suspect at a house in Gandara. 

The arrested individual is a 53-year-old resident of Kiribathgoda.

Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is scheduled to appear in court today.