Businessman Remanded for Alleged 50 Million Rupee Vehicle Sales Fraud

A businessman who ran a vehicle sales center has been ordered into remand custody after allegedly defrauding customers of approximately 50 million Sri Lankan rupees. The suspect, identified as Chamara Bhavantha, owner of a vehicle sales outlet in Godagama, Homagama, was arrested based on complaints filed at the Meegoda police station.

Approximately 15 individuals reported being deceived by Bhavantha, leading to his apprehension and presentation before the acting Magistrate's Court in Homagama. The court ordered him to be held in remand until August 25th. The alleged fraud involved deceiving both buyers and sellers of vehicles through his business operations.

This is not the first time Bhavantha has faced serious legal accusations. Previously, he was involved in an incident where he attempted to evade arrest by driving his vehicle towards a police officer. This act led to the Meegoda police reporting to the court that the suspect had also been charged with attempted homicide for endangering the officer's life during the escape attempt.