The Colombo Port City Economic Commission has issued a clarification in response to recent media coverage regarding an incident involving a Chinese National being robbed at a residence in Lake Drive, Borella.
Issuing a statement, the Commission said it categorically refutes any claims insinuating that the individuals involved, maintain any affiliations, employment, or investment within the Colombo Port City.
The Commission further emphasized that relying on accurate and verified information on such an incident in question of such an unfortunate criminal event, and any attempt to associate it with the activities within Colombo Port City is entirely unsubstantiated.
The Commission urged the media, the public, and all stakeholders to exercise caution and responsibility when sharing information related to such incidents and spreading unverified information which can lead to unnecessary misrepresentation, that can be detrimental to the reputation and credibility of the Colombo Port City project.
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission added that it is actively collaborating with relevant authorities to address any concerns to ensure the well-being and security of all those associated with Colombo Port City to maintain the highest standards of safety and security.
The clarification comes after a Chinese national claiming to be engaged with the Colombo Port City had staged a robbery at his rented residence in Borella, informing the Police of stolen goods worth over Rs. 40 million.
Police investigations had found that the robbery was staged to cover losses incurred by the Chinese national due to gambling at casinos.
Further investigations have also revealed that the man along with a group of other Chinese nationals had engaged in online pyramid schemes in Sri Lanka.
The suspect, his interpreter and two others have been arrested over the fake robbery, while 15 other Chinese nationals engaged in the pyramid scheme have fled, and investigations are underway into the matter. (NewsWire)
