IGP asks CID to investigate alleged fraud at SLC

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has decided to hand over the investigation of the alleged US $5.5 million attempted fraud at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID).

According to SP Ruwan Gunasekera, the Media Spokesperson for Police, the IGP had directed a speedy investigation by the CID into the matter.

The fraud relates to an alleged attempt to redirect money due to SLC from an international media network, to an offshore account.