Chinese suspect in Port City extortion case wanted in China for multiple crimes – Police

Police have revealed further details regarding the arrest of a Chinese national by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over allegations of operating an extortion racket targeting foreign investment institutions and businessmen in Colombo Port City.

According to the latest information released by Police, the 38-year-old Chinese national was arrested on Tuesday (13) during a raid conducted at an apartment complex on Justice Akbar Mawatha in the Kompannavidiya Police Division.

The raid was carried out by officers of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau based on information received.

During the operation, Police recovered two forged foreign passports, four foreign passports belonging to other individuals, and 16 cigarettes of various types brought into the country without payment of customs duties.

Further investigations have revealed that the suspect is allegedly involved in several criminal offences in China and that warrants have been issued against him by Chinese authorities.

The Central Crime Investigation Bureau is conducting further investigations into the matter.

Meanwhile, on the day of the arrest, Police Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler told Newswire that the Chinese national had been arrested following allegations of operating an extortion racket targeting foreign investors and businesses operating within Colombo Port City.

The Police Spokesman said  investigations were underway into the alleged extortion activities and that the suspect was expected to be questioned by the Fort Police before being produced before court. (Newswire)

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