Sri Lanka, June 1 -- An individual known as "Dubai Sudda" has been arrested in Kaduwela over allegations of recruiting Sri Lankans for employment in Dubai and Moldova using tourist visas.

The arrest was made today (01) by officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), following a complaint received from a resident of Giriulla who alleged that Rs. 700,000 had been paid for a promised job that was not provided.

Authorities said the suspect, who had previously travelled abroad and returned to Sri Lanka, was located in Kaduwela. He was arrested after allegedly attempting to flee in his private vehicle when officers moved in to detain him.

Police further stated that the suspect is a member ...