NIC makers arrested

9 January 2011 05:23 am

Three suspects from Kandy who made illegal National Identity Cards (NIC) in fifteen minutes were arrested by the police after a tip off from a suspect in custody.

The main suspect  who calls him self a sub-lieutenant is reported to have made these identity cards for people who apply to join the Military, the Presidential Security Division and other Government institutions.

The main suspect is also wanted for defrauding unsuspecting jobseekers for over Rs. 6 million promising jobs at the port authority. (SR)