Police probe fake puppy sale, money fraud

Monday, 06 July 2026 - 18:05

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Wellawatte Police have informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate Nuwan Kaushalya that an investigation has been launched into an incident where Rs. 35,000 was obtained by promising to provide a puppy, but the animal was never delivered, resulting in a breach of trust.

The order was made after considering a complaint filed by a woman named Nethmi Silva, a resident of Colombo.

Presenting further details to the court, police stated that the suspect had allegedly deceived the complainant by taking money under the pretext of providing a puppy.


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