By Roy Denish.
Land Registrar arrested in Colombo as CID probes alleged duplicate deeds, fake records and illegal property transfers.
Land Registrar arrested in Colombo after CID officers detained a 51-year-old female official on Tuesday over an alleged document forgery scheme. For official policing updates, readers may refer to Sri Lanka Police.
According to the CID’s Financial Crimes Investigation Unit, the Pannipitiya resident allegedly handed duplicate deeds and official register documents to outsiders, raising concerns over property fraud.
Investigators say the Land Registrar arrested allegedly worked with organized crime networks to create fake documents. Police say those papers helped groups illegally transfer properties from rightful owners.
The police are continuing inquiries into the operation and wider document forgery claims.
