Mervyn's millionaire businessman friend abducted
The police suspect that a millionaire businessman of Kadawatha and his security officer, who were on their way home early yesterday morning after patronizing a casino in Colombo, have been abducted by a group at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo.
The police suspect that a millionaire businessman of Kadawatha and his security officer, who were on their way home early yesterday morning after patronizing a casino in Colombo, have been abducted by a group at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo.
According to Maradana Police, the Montero jeep belonging to the businessman was found around 5:00 a.m.
The police suspect the abductors had been tailing the businessman since he got into the jeep after leaving the club.
The police had contacted the wife of the businessman after they found his contact information inside the vehicle.
A finger print expert had been summoned to inspect the prints on the vehicle and the assistance of the Police Scientific Investigation Division had also been enlisted.
A retired Commando Corporal of the Special Forces had been functioning as the personal security officer of the millionaire businessman, based on information received by the police.
Two special police teams, one from the Maradana Police and the other from the Colombo Crime Investigation Division, are conducting investigations.
Meanwhile, Minister of Public Relations and Public Affairs, Mervyn Silva, refuted the widespread rumour that the abducted millionaire businessman is his Coordinating Secretary, but stated he was a friend.
