The Ministry of Lands has busted a racket through which financial fraud had been conducted using details of the ministry.
Minister of Lands Harin Fernando said a group posing as the ministry officials in vehicles carrying fake logos of the ministry were involved in the financial fraud.
He further said the group had collected money from the public in the Ridhigama area stating that the Ministry of Lands was offering plots of land to the people.
Upon being notified of the fraudulent activity, the Ministry of Lands had taken action leading to the arrest of the fraudsters.
Minister Harin Fernando has requested the public to remain vigilant and not fall victim to such fraudulent activities. (NewsWire)