FCID files case against Prasanna Ranatunga

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The Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) today filed a case against Western Provincial Council Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga in the at Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, alleging that he had accepted a sum of Rs.15 million from a businessman to perform an official duty.

The businessman had complained that Chef Minister Ranatunga had solicited a bribe of Rs. 64 million to issue a certificate on reclamation and development of a land belonging to the businessman, who hails from Moratuwa and accepted Rs. 15 million of the sum as an advance.

The FCID stated that Chief Minister Ranatunga had committed an offence under the money laundering act.

The case had been registered under the B number B/1713/15.

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Mick Friday, 26 June 2015 05:00 PM

All the cases against the opposition members, what about Arjuna Mahendran? Rishad Badurdeen? SB? Fowzie? and co they are not even called for a statement. Nothing but political harassment. Shame on yahapalana

ed Sunday, 28 June 2015 01:39 PM

NOW this sickness is expanding to the RANATUNGA family ? How is that all good politicians or so called the old brigadiers second generation has this VIRUS ? This is a worthy medical investigation on genes !!!!!!!

kithudugama Saturday, 27 June 2015 05:16 PM

Fat man in Big trouble Need an extra large bed in prison hospital

Esala Saturday, 27 June 2015 12:38 PM

Giving bribe also a crime. File a case against complainant also.

Donald Duck Saturday, 27 June 2015 10:26 AM

This has become so childish now. If you support MR, you are at FCID. If you support MS, RW, CBK, TNA, JVP, Muslim Congress then are safe no matter what offense you have committed. Come on guys, wake up!

Veda-mama Saturday, 27 June 2015 10:06 AM

Most certainly and an Ambulance, too.

Ajith Friday, 26 June 2015 06:00 PM

He made comments supporting Rajapaksa so FCID is for those offences.

Bala Friday, 26 June 2015 05:18 PM

No it is only the crooks who are supporting MR and they are doing that hoping will comeback to get them off.

Bala Friday, 26 June 2015 05:16 PM

There is a difference Anil. You have not understood the comment of Sapumal. First statement is conjecture the latter is a fact.

pradeep Friday, 26 June 2015 05:09 PM

He is biggest bandit and and the black Alibaba big bull shit Talker,played out even when he was in the sports ministry,This fellow was evading the CID,get him in and never release this fellow even he he gets a heart heathland absolute .... played out peoples money a dirty thief like MR never to be released

Amila Friday, 26 June 2015 03:14 PM

Any bail application before the HC soon?

Sapumal Friday, 26 June 2015 04:57 PM

@Anil Everyone is shouting "political revenge" now when criminals go to court! big difference

Jehan Friday, 26 June 2015 04:21 PM

This is becoming all too obvious now. Criticized the government and here comes the FCID.

Coma Friday, 26 June 2015 04:10 PM

Ha.. Ha .. Haa... This will give the public a clear message not to talk too much as you will end up at the FCID..

Anil Friday, 26 June 2015 04:09 PM

So you accept there is no difference between MR and MS?

ara Friday, 26 June 2015 04:05 PM

this is crazy, what about the rogues they mentioned during election time, seems like if u support MR u r likely to be framed, i think the real rogues r doing the smart thing by keeping their mouths shut

Sapumal Friday, 26 June 2015 03:53 PM

Anyone is free to shout "Political Revenge" now but remember how MR took political revenge on SF first

Fair N Square Friday, 26 June 2015 03:20 PM

Ahhh a fat man who sought a FAT bribe, no wonder he is trying to bring MR to power...throw him in jail...

kan Friday, 26 June 2015 03:18 PM

A bed should be reserved for him at Merchants ward.

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