Three Tamil singers from Kopai, Jaffna, who suddenly became millionaires, were arrested by the Kopai police on November 7. These singers, part of a band formed last year, caught the attention of the Vavuniya Police Criminal Investigation Department after large sums of money, totaling in the crores, began appearing in their bank accounts.
The initial discovery came during a separate investigation led by the Vavuniya CID, which noticed unusual financial activity involving these three singers. One member resides in Vavuniya, while the other two live in Jaffna, prompting the Vavuniya police to notify the Kopai authorities to take action.
During questioning, the singers were unable to explain the origin of the funds or provide details on those depositing the money. This lack of clarity led the Jaffna court to issue a detention order, allowing police to hold the singers for further investigation. Authorities are now examining potential links to illegal financial activities, suspecting the singers may have unwittingly or otherwise been involved in a larger scheme.
The case has raised concerns within the local music industry and among the public regarding financial transparency and potential exploitation of artists in such schemes.
