Overview
- The New Zealand traveller, Molly, recorded a man asking her for sex before exposing himself and masturbating as she paused during a tuk‑tuk journey in eastern Sri Lanka.
- She filed a complaint after locals urged her to report the October 25 encounter near Thambiluvil on the Arugam Bay–Pasikuda route.
- The Tourism Division, with Thirukkovil and Pottuvil police, arrested a suspect who authorities say had changed his appearance and residence to avoid capture.
- Reports differ on the suspect’s age, with outlets citing either 23 or 25, and officials have not issued a clarification.
- The traveller says the episode shook her confidence but she will continue her trip and stresses it was an isolated incident, as discussion grows about solo‑traveller safety.