Land Ministry thwarts financial fraud scheme exploiting its name

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Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Lands has successfully dismantled a fraudulent operation that exploited the ministry’s details for financial scams.

A deceptive group, masquerading as ministry officials and using vehicles adorned with fake ministry logos, orchestrated the financial fraud, Minister of Lands Harin Fernando disclosed.

The group deceived the public in the Ridhigama area, claiming that the Ministry of Lands was offering land plots and subsequently collected money from unsuspecting individuals, According to Fernando.

Upon receiving reports of this fraudulent scheme, the Ministry of Lands took swift action, resulting in the apprehension of the fraudsters.

Fernando has urged the public to exercise caution and avoid falling prey to such deceptive activities.

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