Bond scam -- Punish culprits under criminal law: G.L

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The culprits, who were implicated in the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) report should be punished under the civil law but under the criminal law, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Chairman G.L. Peiris said today.

He told a news conference that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was controlling the Attorney General's Department and he was attempting to conduct civil case against the culprits.

“In a civil case, the suspects will only have to pay compensation. The entire loss to the country in the bond scam is estimated as Rs.2000 billion. Thus, it is essential to punish the culprits under the criminal law,” Mr. Peiris said.

He said the President and the Prime Minister should be held responsible for the bond scam because they appointed Arjuna Mahendran as CB governor.

“The PM and the President were aware that Arjuna Mahendran was a Singapore citizen. They are acting as if they had not done anything,” Mr. Peiris said. (Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Comments - 12

Ceylon Tuesday, 23 January 2018 08:47 AM

Why not you talk to punish rajapaksa roberies???.

AJ Tuesday, 23 January 2018 08:56 AM

The Prime Minister is guilty of the accusations.However, the President did not have any fault on this matter.

smartgent Tuesday, 23 January 2018 09:20 AM

The appointment of AM as CB Governor was approved by the President, but unfortunately, it was a rash decision as they had to appoint someone immediately after the resignation of Cabraal. The question arises why anyone of the Senior officers of the CB was not considered, but most of them appeared to supporters of the previous regime. It is now expected the present Governor will do a good job to clear the mess and bring improvement to country's economy

voter Tuesday, 23 January 2018 09:52 AM

Thank you for enlightening all of us. The AG's dept and everyone was waiting for you to state under which law that the culprits should be punished. But, wonder why the rogues and murderers of the previous govt were not prosecuted under the same criminal law and why didn't you advice MR at that time of this? Were you senile at that time.

sham Tuesday, 23 January 2018 09:57 AM

initially you should clean up culprits from your party its you responsibility, after we will discuss about others..

Sincere Tuesday, 23 January 2018 10:48 AM

Do you mean those culprits including those who murdered Lasantha, and made some others disappeared during your regime? Good to see you say it at least now.

Sincere Tuesday, 23 January 2018 10:50 AM

Ok "Raththaran" Even an Australian businessman also said the same thing you said.

Narrater Tuesday, 23 January 2018 10:55 AM

"Ape pothe - ehema nathe"

samantha Tuesday, 23 January 2018 11:13 AM

What about the Sri Lankan Air lines, siriliya, Thajudin case, CSN scam and so on...?

Nihal Tuesday, 23 January 2018 11:40 AM

Talking Greek? Bonds ?

Yeti Tuesday, 23 January 2018 01:27 PM

Old Mr. Alzheimer rides again!!!

pumal Tuesday, 23 January 2018 04:33 PM

Yes,including culprits of your regime as well Ha Ha Ha

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