British widow in SL seeks help to return home

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A British woman has been left stranded in Sri Lanka after selling her home and marrying a Sri Lankan man who was shot dead, Daily Mail reported today.

The 59-year-old Diane De Zoysa says she gave £100,000 to 26-year-old husband Priyanjana when she moved to live with him in Ahungalla last year.

She had met the hotel worker when she was on holiday in the country six years ago, before returning seven months later to marry him.

However, her husband was tragically killed last month after being shot three times at a friend's house.

Mrs. De Zoysa says her husband was killed by men trying to blackmail him for money.

She has told the Daily Record that the killers thought he was a rich man as he had a nice house, a minibus and a tuk-tuk. “He paid them but they wanted more” she said.

'My husband and his family are very poor, so I have helped them. I gave up everything to join my husband here,” she said.

She says she is now desperate to return to Scotland, but is unable to do so due to her financial situation.

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Comments - 14

Dee Monday, 26 June 2017 02:01 PM

Sympathies and no offence madam. Fundamental error! No 20 year old will fall in 'love' with a 53 year old. Do consider yourself totally ripped off. Trust you will continue your life well and not fall into such traps again.

BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 26 June 2017 02:53 PM

Oh what a pity getting caught to southern beach boys who are notorious. Even the law or police may not help you, they too are equally notorious. Best is for you to get back to UK and start a new, even from scratch.

ceylon Monday, 26 June 2017 03:34 PM

dont spend any money over the property.its gone.why wrote it to familythan hisname .howcome blackmail him without serious reason.frm start u was cheated. via DM Android App

Hadam Monday, 26 June 2017 03:45 PM

Very sad story, our deepest sympathies. Hope you find love again.

Haramanis Monday, 26 June 2017 03:49 PM

Poor woman - she has obviously been taken for a ride

lokka Monday, 26 June 2017 03:56 PM

toy boy love ended in tragedy very sad

Lakitha Mannapperuma Monday, 26 June 2017 03:56 PM

It seems like the British lady has fallen into a huge trap made by Priyanjana. It is clear that he was after her money and nothing else.

Hadam Monday, 26 June 2017 04:31 PM

She seems very genuine, please don't pour acid over her wounds.

ceylon Monday, 26 June 2017 04:45 PM

she lost her propertymoney happy mind from tempary cheated love to loot her by a fake lover.but look at the punishment he suffered . via DM Android App

Arujun Monday, 26 June 2017 04:53 PM

The problem is unlike majority of Sri Lankan women the Western women like relationships with younger boys.

Brainmaster Monday, 26 June 2017 05:01 PM

I have NO pitty with you I via DM Android App

ANTON Monday, 26 June 2017 05:01 PM

MADAM STAY IN SRILANKA , AND START AN ENGLISH ACADEMY, YOU CAN DEFINITELY MAKE A LIVING , ALL SRILANKANS WILL SUPPORT YOU.

suren Monday, 26 June 2017 06:04 PM

I don't your want your money..i can surely become ur next boy toy and soothe your sorrow

Sheri Monday, 26 June 2017 10:49 PM

Northern and Easter hornswoggle tricksters are worse! At least she is alive and well!

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