COLOMBO Two foreigners involved in a counterfeit dollar racket have been arrested in the Galle area.
The individuals arrested are two Tajikistan nationals aged 26 and 27.
Yesterday afternoon, they had visited a motorcycle rental place in Unawatuna, handed over 400 dollars, and exchanged it for 127,000 Sri Lankan rupees.
The police stated that a woman at the location subsequently identified the dollars as counterfeit and lodged a complaint with the Unawatuna Tourist Police.
Following an investigation, the suspects were arrested while staying at a lodging in the Galle area.
Counterfeit dollars amounting to 5,200 found in their possession were also taken into police custody.
The suspects are scheduled to be produced before court on Wednesday,June 24 news first
