Basil arrested on money laundering charges

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Former economic development minister Basil Rajapaksa was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on money laundering charges in connection with the purchase of a 16-acre block of land in Mapitigama, Dompe.

FCID officials said he would be produced in the Pugoda Magistrate’s Court today.

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Comments - 17

kk Monday, 06 June 2016 01:47 PM

no bail this time via DM Android App

Firaz Anver Monday, 06 June 2016 04:51 PM

Today's news. Released on bail. What a Joke.

Jeremy Babapulle Monday, 06 June 2016 04:33 PM

Director of the National Hospital should have a bed ready for this crook in the Merchant ward immediately because he will fall ill no sooner he is sent to Welikada.

wimpy kid Monday, 06 June 2016 04:02 PM

wheels of justice running hither and dither.

Nadeesha Monday, 06 June 2016 03:58 PM

MR has bought a land in the heaven?

Harry Monday, 06 June 2016 02:19 PM

Looks the Government is planning for the next election .....

Chux Monday, 06 June 2016 02:18 PM

Pls do the justice to the people of this nation every one wants their money back

rich Monday, 06 June 2016 02:18 PM

It must be a confusing state in Basil's home nowadays not knowing if he is coming home to sleep or staying the night at Welikada.

GI Joe Monday, 06 June 2016 02:01 PM

I can see the next news bulletin coming saying the magistrate released him on bail. Musical chairs !!!! Catch all the rouges and keep them in jail for god sake. that what is done in civilized society.

Bala Monday, 06 June 2016 01:17 PM

Good show. Now hope the courts will hear the case and dispose justice. We have had enough dramas in the past.

Real Peace Monday, 06 June 2016 01:44 PM

The father of all money laundering!!

money..money...money Monday, 06 June 2016 01:39 PM

I may commit suiside rather live like this. I never thought Rajapakse family like this.Dam shame.Give all your loot

mohammed Monday, 06 June 2016 01:36 PM

Hey,Basil RajapaksaMate, what goes around comes around !

Daham Monday, 06 June 2016 01:35 PM

This is just to cover up the desasters happenning in Sri Lanka. Once things settled down, he will be released.

srilankan Monday, 06 June 2016 01:34 PM

here we round the mulberry bush!!!

Rom Monday, 06 June 2016 01:23 PM

Result !!!! Eat this regime sympathises !

ANTON Monday, 06 June 2016 01:20 PM

I THINK HE MUST HAVE BOUGHT LANDS IN THE HELL ALSO.

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