WALK-IN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON VISA/IMMIGRATION

UNCLAS COLOMBO 001811 SIPDIS SENSITIVE TERREP FOR DS/CR/VF E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC CE PTER SUBJECT: WALK-IN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON VISA/IMMIGRATION FRAUD ¶1. (SBU) On Monday 10/6/2003 an individual identifying himself as SENANAYAKE, Sujeewa Dhammika came to the American Embassy Colombo to visit with an FSN employee he knew. During the course of his visit SUBJECT approached POST 2, and requested to speak with the RSO. ¶2. (SBU) Both RSO and ARSO responded. RSO interviewed subject while ARSO photocopied identity documents belonging to SUBJECT and interviewed the FSN employee SUBJECT came to visit. SUBJECT provided a Sri Lankan National Identity Card and a Washington State Identification Card. ¶3. (SBU) In an interview with RSO, the SUBJECT stated he had information relating to immigration fraud in the United States. SUBJECT stated he knew of an attorney in the United States in Silver Spring (West Virginia or Maryland) who for $4,000 to $5,000 would provide fraudulent immigration documents. The attorney's name was BOGOLOGAMA, Mahenda. SUBJECT stated that BOGOLOGAMA offered to get SUBJECT work authorization under refugee status for a fee of $1,000. ¶4. (SBU) SUBJECT had on his possession a Washington State Identification Card issued to him on 05/27/97. When asked by RSO why he had this document, SUBJECT stated he was employed in the fishing industry. The card identified SUBJECT as Name: SENANAYAKE, Sujeewa Dhammika Number: SENASD350BB Issue Date: 05/29/97 Expiration: 01/02/02 Sex: Male Height: 5 feet and 5 inches Weight: 130 pounds Eyes: Brown DOB: 01/02/65 Address: 1221 Mottman Rd, SW 301, Tumwater, WA 98502 ¶5. (SBU) While the SUBJECT was being interviewed, ARSO spoke with the FSN SUBJECT came to visit. FSN is an employee in the Commercial Section of the Embassy. She described herself as a family friend of the SUBJECT. FSN stated that SUBJECT resided in the United States until he had a nervous breakdown and had to return to Sri Lanka. ¶6. (SBU) On 10/7/2003, SUBJECT contacted the RSO via telephone and provided BOGOLOGAMA,s address and telephone number in the United States. BOGOLOGAMA,s address is 8023 Lewinsville, Rd, Mclean, Virginia 22102. SUBJECT also provided two telephone numbers for BOGOLOGAMA: 703-734-3264 and 703-893-2484. ¶7. (SBU) On 10/14/2003, ARSO spoke with the FSN who knew SUBJECT. FSN stated she had spoken with SUBJECT,s sister, and learned that SUBJECT suffered from Schizophrenia. FSN stated that SUBJECT is currently not taking medication to control his condition. ¶8. (SBU) RSO Colombo provides this information for DS/CR/VF. Due to SUBJECT,s medical condition we rate the SUBJECT's reliability as low. LUNSTEAD