The Cyber Crime Division of Sri Lanka Police has arrested two Nigerian nationals for scamming a Sri Lankan lady over Whatsapp.
Police stated that the lady concerned had placed a police entry about receiving a Whatsapp message which asked her to deposit money into a bank account as she had received a 'gift'.
Images of this 'gift' had also been sent to the lady to prove that the so-called gift was authentic.
After depositing the said amount, the lady had realised she had been scammed and sought the assistance of the Police.
The arrested suspects, aged 58 and 30, are reported to be Nigerian nationals residing in the Dehiwala area.
Sri Lanka Police has advised citizens to be mindful in order to refrain from falling for such scams.
Nigerian scammers back at it
19 Sep 2021
Nigerian scammers back at it
19 Sep 2021