Colombo (News 1st): The Department of Immigration and Emigration has arrested a Sri Lankan who attempted to fly to Europe through Ghana, Africa using a fake visa. The suspect arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport to travel to Dubai.

Following the inspection of the documents, the officers questioned him about the visa issued by Ghana. Investigations have revealed that the visa has been forged. The suspect has been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department for further investigations.

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