Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa yesterday said that investigations into the financial crime involving businesswoman Thilini Priyamali have shown that she reportedly defrauded Rs. 1.28 billion.

“The Police suspect that frauds under investigation may be in excess of Rs. 1.28 billion in value,” he told journalists yesterday.

SSP Thalduwa also noted that the information had come to light following investigations conducted into the complaints filed against Thilini Priyamali.

“A total of 12 complaints have been received and investigations are underway into the said complaints against the businesswoman,” he added.

A businessman named Abdul Hasan Kamal Hasan was the first to lodge a complaint against Priyamali. On 6 October, controversial businesswoman Priyamali, the main suspect in a high-profile swindling case was arrested for financially defrauding several businessmen, politicians, and civil, religious, and political leaders.

The CID also arrested Isuru Bandara, the alleged business partner of Priyamali on 17 October. Both Priyamali and Bandara have been remanded by the Fort Magistrate’s Court over the said financial fraud.

 

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