{
  "id": 20084180,
  "title": "Fake licence racket uncovered near RMV office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/fake-licence-racket-uncovered-near-rmv-office",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T23:45:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/fake-licence-racket-uncovered-near-rmv-office/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A counterfeit driving licence scheme has been brought to light after a raid near the RMV Commissioner General's office in Narahenpita, according to police. Two individuals were apprehended as part of the investigation, carried out by the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau. The suspects, both aged between 32 and 52 and residents of Angoda and Narahenpita, allegedly produced and sold forged documents, including driving licences, National Identity Cards, and vehicle registration certificates.\n\nThe scheme's operation was uncovered following a counterfeit temporary licence discovered in a police operation within the Welikada Police Division. During questioning, the suspect admitted to purchasing the temporary licence for Rs. 4,000 from an individual residing near the RMV office in Narahenpita. Upon receiving information about the racket, investigators conducted a raid on a house near the RMV office and arrested the second suspect involved in the production and sale of forged documents.\n\nThe suspects were reportedly creating forged documents based on customers' requests and selling them for prices ranging between Rs. 7,500 and Rs. 10,000. During the raid, led by Police Inspector K. J. Kahatadeniya, authorities seized 12 forged driving licences, eight National Identity Cards, eight temporary driving licences, and four vehicle registration certificates. The police stated that the racket had been active at the location for an extended period. Further investigations are being conducted by the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau.",
  "summary": "by SK Samaranayake A racket involving the production and sale of forged driving licences, National Identity Cards and vehicle registration certificates has been uncovered following a raid on a house near the Department of Motor Traffic (RMV) Commissioner General’s Office in Narahenpita, police said. A police team from the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau arrested […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Counterfeit driving licence scheme uncovered near RMV office in Narahenpita.",
    "Two suspects aged 32-52 arrested for producing and selling forged documents.",
    "Racket involved production of 12 fake driving licences, 8 ID cards, and 4 vehicle registrations."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}