A 24-year-old woman has been arrested for operating a fraudulent educational institute in Bambalapitiya offering courses required for overseas employment.
The Police stated that the woman was arrested following a raid conducted on the ‘Evolve College of Education’ in Lauries’ Road, Bambalapitiya on November 27.
Investigations have revealed that the suspect, a resident of Giriulla, had provided fake diplomas and higher diplomas required for overseas employment.
The woman had attracted students from various parts of the country, conducted online classes, and provided fake diplomas following the conclusion of the course.
Despite conducting the institution without following proper local or international standards, the suspect had charged between Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 445,000 for the degrees.
The Police said a total of 43 complaints have been received against the suspect and the institution, while over 1000 people are reported to have gotten caught in the scam.
The Bambalapitiya Police have launched investigations to apprehend a 25-year-old man from Mattakuliya who had also functioned as a Director of the educational institute.
