The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) arrested a Chinese national on Tuesday in connection with an alleged extortion racket targeting foreign investment institutions and businessmen in Colombo Port City.
Police Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler said the suspect was arrested following allegations of extortion involving foreign investors and businesses operating within the Port City.
Police said they recovered six passports, 42 SIM cards and illegally imported cigarettes from the suspect during the arrest.
The case matters to investors and firms operating in the Port City, which is being developed as a financial and business hub. Police said investigations into the alleged racket are continuing.
The suspect is to be questioned by the Fort Police and produced before court on Tuesday.
