Aluthgamage released on bail

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MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was arrested by the CID on money laundering charges for allegedly purchasing a property worth Rs. 27 Million in Colombo 7, was today released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya.

He was released on cash bail of Rs. 50,000 with sureties of Rs. 10 million each.

Meanwhile, former Minister and another person, who were noticed to appear in Court over a Rs. 53 million misappropriation taken place, while importing and distributing sports equipment to schools and sports clubs in 2014, were also released on bail today.

This case was conducted by the Bribery Commission.

Chief Magistrate released them on a cash bail of Rs. 100,000 with two sureties of Rs. 5 million each for every suspect.(Shehan Chamika)

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ziyard Tuesday, 27 September 2016 10:53 AM

Why is it so easy for politicians to obtain bail ?law should be amended to keep them in prison until the case was over

Desmond Jeromme Tuesday, 27 September 2016 11:14 AM

He should have been kept inside for another month or so. Why so early release?

Manuel Benjamin Tuesday, 27 September 2016 11:16 AM

Never expected this. OK when he case be taken in and when are they going to send him to Welikade again.

Bubble Banda Tuesday, 27 September 2016 11:17 AM

Why so hurry to bail him out? This type of thugs should be kept in Jail on life imprisonment.

German Jacob Tuesday, 27 September 2016 11:56 AM

Easy money floating in the pocket and they are prepared to pay any amount as bribe and come out.

gerard_male@yahoo.com Tuesday, 27 September 2016 01:47 PM

Another joke...every 1 of them will of course get bail no surprise.......only a few days in the state guest house with all the comforts...no wonder sri lanka is turning out to be a jokers paradise.....

BR Tuesday, 27 September 2016 02:00 PM

Walking out as a hero with a smile.Shameless people.

Alagu Wednesday, 28 September 2016 12:01 AM

The journalist should ask only one question whether he one the properties listed or nothe is narrating out of context and DM you are giving prominence to same

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