Minister Sunil Handunetti has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding a group of people who are using his name, photograph, signature, letterhead and official seal to obtain funds for fake community service projects.
Speaking to the media, the Minister said that this group has contacted his friends and acquaintances in Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom via WhatsApp.
“First, they make a 16-second long unclear video call and have used several bank accounts for this fraud. They are fearlessly using my image, voice and technology to deceive the public,” the Minister said.
Minister Sunil Handunetti has appealed to Sri Lankans abroad to refrain from participating in these frauds and that neither he nor the government is asking for money in this way