A former bank manager and a police officer have been arrested in connection with the controversial case of selling a 15-year-old girl online for sexual exploitation, Police Spokesperson Senior DIG Ajith Rohana stated. So far, more than 30 suspects have been arrested in connection with this case, following investigations launched by the Colombo Child & Women Bureau of Sri Lanka Police last month. The perpetrators had posted several advertisements online and sold the teen to third parties for a period of three months. Over a dozen of the suspects in custody had procured the girl for sexual exploitation, according to the law enforcement authorities.

Source: The Nation July 11, 2021 09:22 UTC