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Two arrested for ransom demand, death threats

Two suspects, aged 19 and 36, were arrested by the CCIB in Unawatuna for demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom through threatening calls. They posed as a local criminal operating in the area to intimidate their victim.

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  • NewsWire English·1h agoTwo arrested for demanding Rs. 1 million ransom while posing as organised criminal
  • Ada Derana·4h agoTwo arrested for demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom and making death threats in Unawatuna

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Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly impersonating an organised criminal and demanding Rs. According to police, the suspects allegedly threatened to kill the complainant unless the money was paid. The suspects, aged 19 and 36, are residents of Unawatuna.

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Nov 5, 7:09 AM
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