Suspect Arrested Over Illegal Transfer of USD 25Mn Out Of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect was arrested in the Wellampitiya area over the alleged illegal transfer of USD 25 million out of Sri Lanka.

The arrest was made during an operation conducted by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division.

The suspect is a 25-year-old resident of Colombo 12.

Investigations have revealed that the suspect allegedly carried out the operation through six fictitious companies, under the guise of importing goods, between January 2024 and July 2025.

The suspect is due to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.