FCID again seeks int’l warrant on Udayanga

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The FCID for the second time requested Court to issue a warrant through Interpol for the arrest of former Sri Lankan ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga in connection with the inquiry being conducted into the huge financial loss caused to the Government in the purchase of Ukraine-built MIG-27 aircraft in 2006.

In a report submitted to Court, the Foreign Ministry had informed that according to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Mr. Weeratunga was not residing at the given address in Ukraine and as such the summons was not handed over to him.

On an earlier occasion, the Fort Magistrate dismissed the FCID's request to issue an international warrant on Mr. Weeratunga.

The Fort Magistrate noticed him to appear in court and directed that the summons be forwarded through the Foreign Ministry to his address in Ukraine.

FCID Chief Inspector Francis Nihal told court that Mr. Weerathunga was absconding so as to avoid being interrogated on this controversial deal.

He said the former ambassador had not returned his diplomatic passport to the Foreign Ministry but was known to have been travelling about illegally on a forged passport.

The Inspector said Mr. Weeratunga was recently seen in a photograph taken with former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and it was evident that he was disregarding court orders.

Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne fixed September 30 to decide on the issuance of international warrant on Udayanga Weerathunga. (Shehan Chamika Silva)

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Johan Monday, 26 September 2016 02:32 PM

If he has taken a photo with MR recently why the particularGovt.was not informed through that embassy to arrest him and bring back to SL like how the previous regime done for KP

BuffaloaCitizen Monday, 26 September 2016 02:39 PM

Ali Baba should know the whereabouts of his accomplices in crime. Therefore give it Ali Baba for forwarding.

REALPATRIAT Monday, 26 September 2016 02:41 PM

IF ITS ISSUED CARE OF MAHINDA IT COULD BE DELIVERED TO HIS PRESIDENT ADDRESS BECAUSE MR MAY KNOW HIS PRESENT ADRESS HE HAD TAKEN A PHOTO WITH HIM WHEN HAS VISITED TAIL AND RECENTLY. via DM Android App

Bala Monday, 26 September 2016 02:54 PM

Was it not mentioned in Parliament recently that he and his wife returned their DPL passports and obtained normal SL PPs - so how come he is travelling on a forged one.

TRUE MAN Monday, 26 September 2016 04:17 PM

HE MAY BE GOING ON AN MERRY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE HUGE MONEY HE HAD EARNED WITH SUPPORT OF LAWLESS REGIME. via DM Android App

Wise Donkey Monday, 26 September 2016 04:25 PM

He is already wearing the clan's kit may be ready to contest a seat!

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