Man who posed as film director to solicit nude photos remanded

Suspect had used a WhatsApp number linked to the fake Facebook account bearing the director's name and photo to receive the images It was revealed that the suspect had contacted women aged between 20 and 35 The suspect had been engaged in this fraudulent activity since 2023 Chief Magistrate ordered that the suspect be remanded till August 21

- By BHAGYA SILVA

A 26-year-old suspect who allegedly impersonated film director Somaratne Dissanayake and collected nude photographs of women under the pretense of offering them acting opportunities in films was ordered to be remanded till August 21 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga.

The suspect, Isuru Madhumal, from the Polgahawela area, was arrested following a complaint made by Director Somaratne Dissanayake to the Computer Crimes Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).