It is reported that the main suspect of an organized group consisting of three people who misled the people by showing them fake gemstones and exchanged them for gold.
The Kalutara South Police has stated that complaints have been received from Galle and Kalutara areas regarding this suspect along with two others showing fake gemstones and getting valuable gold items instead.
The arrested suspect is a 40-year-old resident of Metiyagoda, Nindana area and it is said that 2 gold necklaces, 2 gold bangles and 2 gold rings worth about 10 lakh rupees were found in his possession.
It is reported that the other two suspects involved in the incident are being investigated and the arrested suspect is to be presented to the Kalutara Magistrate Court.