Gem-swallowing Chinaman gets suspended sentence

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate imposed 2 years suspended sentence and Rs. 100,000 fine on the Chinese national who swallowed a fake diamond at an exhibition in Colombo last September.

The sentence was issued on Chinese national Heighnan Chanly Donjil after he pleaded guilty to the charges before the Magistrate.

On September 5, the accused had swallowed a diamond that was on display in a stall at the Gem and Jewllery Exhibition at the BMICH. During the incident another Chinaman who had accompanied the accused had got away with Rs. 1.8 million worth diamond.

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Comments - 8

Adi Monday, 05 November 2012 10:24 AM

it was a well planned act..police and everyone was fooled..the real thief has fled with the 1.8M gem was not captured..the chinese thieves will get the last laugh

Most Wanted Monday, 05 November 2012 10:27 AM

is this all for a FAKE diamond?

He deserved it.....

Ram Perera Monday, 05 November 2012 10:51 AM

This sentence is an encouragement to more foreign thieves to come to sri lanka and gamble on theft. if caught you go home with a small fine. if not caught you go home with the loot!!
Ram

Lanka Lion - Sydney Monday, 05 November 2012 12:17 PM

I wonder how many precious stones are being smuggled out of the country this way by the Chinese.However they would make good use of their stay in the country before we could even realize.

Calistus Jayatilleke Monday, 05 November 2012 12:53 PM

Suspended sentence? Does that mean he should stay in Sri Lanka for two years or he can go to his country scot-free. Obviously, Chinese nationals are given preference in this country what with Rs. 10.- fines for loitering Chinese women.

mamath Monday, 05 November 2012 01:48 PM

this fellow swallowed the fake..what happened to the real..were they exhibiting fake..or is the whole story a fake (like many others)

Chinaman Monday, 05 November 2012 03:39 PM

The name "Chinaman" is considered offensive--it behoves you to watch your language, and let the readers take care of the insults.

Paul Albert Monday, 05 November 2012 06:47 PM

From the court sentence you could develop another " Game Theory"

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