Two individuals have been arrested after they were found transporting Rs. 27 million in cash in a car along Park Street in Kompanna Veediya, Colombo, Ada Derana reported, citing police.
The pair were taken into custody after the money was discovered during a check. Police did not immediately disclose the source of the funds or the purpose for which the cash was being moved, and investigations were ongoing to establish whether the money was linked to any illegal activity.
Large unexplained cash transfers routinely draw scrutiny from law enforcement, which is required to verify the legitimacy of such sums under anti-money-laundering rules. Those found carrying substantial amounts of cash may be asked to produce documentation showing its lawful origin.
The suspects are expected to be questioned as police work to trace the origin and intended destination of the money. Further details are likely to emerge as the investigation proceeds.
