Assets of 88 Linked to Crime and Fraud Frozen

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The assets of 88 individuals involved in organized crime and financial fraud have been frozen.

The police said that among them are 26 suspects charged with organized crime and drug trafficking.

The assets of the other individuals have been frozen due to allegations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The police said that land, houses, bank accounts, vehicles, jewelry, business premises, as well as paddy fields, are among the properties frozen.