By: Isuru Parakrama
November 11, Colombo (LNW): The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent alert to health professionals and the general public, cautioning against an organised group impersonating senior ministry officials to solicit funds fraudulently.
This group has reportedly been contacting individuals under the guise of high-ranking health officers, seeking monetary contributions.
The Ministry underscored that no health official has been granted authority to request donations or payments via phone calls, WhatsApp messages, or any other communication channels.
It warned the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to these scams by refraining from transferring funds into any bank accounts or through any digital or offline payment channels as requested by these individuals.
Legal proceedings have already been initiated against those suspected to be involved in this criminal scheme, and the Ministry pledged to pursue all necessary steps to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Ministry urges people to verify any unusual requests from alleged health officials through official channels, as a measure to safeguard themselves and prevent further exploitation.
