Weerawansa’s brother re-remanded

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Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa's brother Sarath Weerawansa, who was arrested by the FCID under the Public Property Act for allegedly causing a loss of Rs.10.5 million to the Government, was ordered to be remanded till September 21 by Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne.

He was arrested on charges of misusing a government vehicle attached to the Presidential Secretariat and obtaining fuel allowance from the Housing and Construction Ministry illegally. (Shehan Chamika Silva)

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BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 07 September 2016 10:52 AM

His brother was major share holder of the country. Brothers boss thought he owned the country. Therefore, the whole country was like their grandmothers properly.

kaboos Wednesday, 07 September 2016 11:05 AM

Wimal you have not comment about your brother,s innocence .

Ha Ha Wednesday, 07 September 2016 11:08 AM

next news will be 'released on bail' or 'hospitalized'. Our own government is fooling the populace.

Hassanda Wednesday, 07 September 2016 12:11 PM

WW will now start a fasting stunt in front of theFCID office and drink Thambili during breaks

Sofia Wednesday, 07 September 2016 12:25 PM

And eat lemon puff on the sly.

daily boru Wednesday, 07 September 2016 01:01 PM

Get well soon if you are sick. Your friend BARA goes there for medical treatment.

Nihal Amarasekera Wednesday, 07 September 2016 01:25 PM

I think Buffalo Citizen has hit the Bull's Eye.

Veda-mama Wednesday, 07 September 2016 02:02 PM

Hold it man...May be he is planning another fast.

jolly bird Wednesday, 07 September 2016 02:59 PM

The second scene of the .DRAMA. via DM Android App

kindperson Wednesday, 07 September 2016 09:31 PM

PoliticianSteal over and over again ->Arrest -> Hospital-> Bail -> Arrest -> Hospital -> Bail-> No evidence -> Steal and more and more PublicSteal -> Arrest -> Life time in Jail-> Die in jail or release at late stage in lifeIf the law applied for every citizen of the country, one day this beutiful country will flourish as other developed countries. Hope that day will be soon rather than late.

Selvyn Thursday, 08 September 2016 10:44 PM

Weerawansa sells principles of Carl Marks to become a minister and his brother uses Weerawansas name to enjoy luxury life via DM Android App

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