CID Arrests Three Suspects Over Alleged Forged Land Document and Identity Card Operation

The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged forgery racket involving counterfeit land documents, fake national identity cards, and forged official seals.

The arrests were made on Friday following a raid carried out by officers attached to the Financial and Commercial Crimes Investigation Division of the CID at a residence on N. M. Perera Mawatha in Borella.

During the operation, investigators recovered two original files containing deed copies from the Land Registry, forged land transaction documents, four fake national identity cards, approximately 600 counterfeit official seals, and electronic equipment allegedly used to manufacture fraudulent documents.

Police also seized a car and a motorcycle believed to have been used in the commission of the offences, along with cash amounting to Rs. 1.5 million and several other assets suspected to be linked to the operation.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, officers subsequently arrested a third suspect in Delkanda.

The suspects, aged 54, 55, and 59, are residents of Borella, Dickwella, and Horana.

Authorities said further investigations are being conducted by the Financial and Commercial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department to determine the full extent of the alleged forgery network and identify any additional individuals involved.