A financial fraud investigation division coming under the purview of the Police Department was launched Thursday.

The aim of the division is to investigate large scale financial fraud that may have taken place when awarding contracts for various projects.

Police Media Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana said that complaints that have been made to the Cabinet Sub-Committee will also be investigated by this division.

Meanwhile, the Police Media Spokesperson stated that a special security arrangement will be in place ahead of the Pudukuduirippu and Maritime-pattu Pradeshiya Sabha elections.

Meanwhile, the Elections Secretariat says that all political offices that have been established for the Pudukuduirippu and Maritime-pattu Pradeshiya Sabha Elections should be removed with effect from midnight on Thursday.

Additional Elections Commissioner R.M.A.L. Ratnayake said that candidates however will be able to maintain an office at their residence.

However, Ratnayake added that such offices should not carry out any activities that promote the candidate.

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