Indika Thotawaththa, a prominent astrologer, found himself in legal trouble as he was arrested by the Police Computer Crimes Division.
The arrest comes in response to alleged defamatory statements concerning a particular religion that Thotawaththa had reportedly made on social media.
Following his arrest, Indika Thotawaththa is scheduled to appear before the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court to face these allegations.
The police's Computer Crimes Division, which handled the case, is expected to present the details of the charges during the court proceedings.