Court says Mahendran has till Mar. 8 to report to CID

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Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne yesterday observed that the issuance of a special Court order on Central Bank's former governor Arjuna Lakshman Mahendran was not required because he has till March 8 to report to the CID.

She said such move would be considered if he fails to report to the CID at least by that date.

Deputy Solicitor General Haripriya Jayasundara prosecuting, informed Court that the order issued on Mr. Mahendran was not carried out because the Singapore courier service was unable to locate him at his current address in that country.

He said however, the courier service had thereafter dialled Mr. Mahendran's mobile phone number and the person answering the phone identified himself as Lakshman said he was returning to Singapore on March 30.

The DSG sought a court order to permitting the CID to record more statements from Arjun Aloysius and Kasun Palisena because they had reported sick on the previous occasion.

He also requested Court to direct Perpetual Treasuries Ltd (PTL) to send a company representative to Court as it was liable for the offences committed under the Registered Stocks and Securities Ordinance and that under Section 261 of the Criminal Procedure Code the company should be represented during the inquiry.

President's Counsel Kalinga Indatissa who appeared for the defense undertook to have a company representative in Court at the next hearing.

Meanwhile Counsel Jeewantha Jayathilake appearing for Mr. Aloysius informed Court that his client was suffering from a bad skin condition and a urine infection and as such request Court to direct the prison authorities to produce Mr. Aloysius before a prison doctor or a suitable medical officer.

He said because of media pressure the prison authorities appear reluctant to allow his client medical attention.

However, the Magistrate said under a Judicial Services Commission circular, the Court could not issue such orders with reference to a suspect's medical condition and directed the prison authorities to consider Mr. Aloysius' request and produce him before a suitable medical officer.

She also permitted the CID to record further statements from the suspects who were in remand custody and re-remanded them till March 15. (Shehan Chamika Silva)

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Comments - 25

Facemaker Saturday, 03 March 2018 08:21 AM

His face is resembling of a silly thief who did a great robbery from a temple.

comment Sunday, 04 March 2018 06:35 AM

trees

nick Saturday, 03 March 2018 08:22 AM

We are becoming a laughing stock day by day by public & by the entire world all thanks to our duo My3plusRanil the worst duo in the history via DM Android App

johan Saturday, 03 March 2018 02:07 PM

A thief will not try to catch another thief.Both will go along.That is human sense

Wise Donkey Saturday, 03 March 2018 08:26 AM

Your amba yaluwa is in Singapore did you meet him?

Kumara Saturday, 03 March 2018 08:47 AM

Ok, let us wait until then. He may still be shopping in Singapore.

ANTON Saturday, 03 March 2018 08:51 AM

LOOKS AS IF HE IS CHALLENGING.... " CATCH ME IF YOU CAN"

ANTON Saturday, 03 March 2018 08:52 AM

ANY COMPLAINTS TO THE OFFICE FOR MISSING PERSONS ?

ranjit demel Saturday, 03 March 2018 09:43 AM

he is on his way,with evidence to prove r.w. is the master mind.

Premalal Saturday, 03 March 2018 09:56 AM

I think the skin condition is medically known as the "thick skin syndrome " most of our politicians and their cronies suffer from this disease. It is aggravated into a serious condition when sent to jail. Otherwise it just temporarily and selectively affect the memory.

bad regime Saturday, 03 March 2018 10:15 AM

hah ha time to time law is changing as ordered by PM. what a yahapalanya

Very Smart Oder Saturday, 03 March 2018 10:16 AM

this news has come finally after Pm visited to Singapore, may be discussed with Mahendran to appear in the court after extending different with AG. Very smart law and order of PM

Jude Saturday, 03 March 2018 10:20 AM

Hey why waste time looking for Mahendran!!?? Just ask his Buddy RW !!! Am pretty sure he's in touch with his friend and he knows exactly where the culprit is!???

Shunmugam,Lawyer. Saturday, 03 March 2018 10:22 AM

Let us face it,the focus on Mahendran surpasses all other attentions on individuals facing legal or public accusations. Even Mahinda Rajapaksa or his brother the ex defence secretary haven’t that amount of vigor directed against them.The official reason is the money involved in the alleged corruption being a vast amount and running into billons, if so the intense focus is logical and fully understandable. But in actuality this is not the reason ,it is in fact a catalyst. Mahendran’s close friendship with the Prime Minister coupled with his Jaffna Tamil ethnicity and his Singapore citizenry are the prime reasons why Mahendran is wanted there “Dead or Alive” .

wuje Saturday, 03 March 2018 09:10 PM

Heh man, don't complicate things with the racial touch etc. Simple fact is that this guy is a big fat thief and he must be brought to book; let him be black or white or worships in a temple or church or mosque or where ever.

rajitha7 Sunday, 04 March 2018 07:47 PM

Who gave you a law degree?

Jude Saturday, 03 March 2018 10:38 AM

There's a very good chance you're not going to see Mahendran in SL Courts!!!?? Period!!!

Jude Saturday, 03 March 2018 10:42 AM

Hey I've a hunch that Mahendran was one of the Financiers of UNP besides Malik S. And That Gamage from Ampara!!???

Dhammika Saturday, 03 March 2018 11:48 AM

RANIL in Singapore must have met his Royal buddy Mahendran ? .

Casanova Saturday, 03 March 2018 01:44 PM

Has enough time to enjoy the money that he stole, on the other hand after the deduction of my EPF i had trouble paying my electricity bill this month.

Ranjanie Saturday, 03 March 2018 01:47 PM

Right Royal Thief ... Hope all generations that springs out of this guy gag and choke on everything they consume.

Allowsias Friend Saturday, 03 March 2018 02:10 PM

He is an innocent person. PM make him to be theft. Please release him. via DM Android App

Just Another Citizen Sunday, 04 March 2018 01:53 PM

When your best buddy is in charge of law and order for two weeks, but your court date happens to fall in between

Leo Sunday, 04 March 2018 03:40 PM

If it were a individual was wanted based on a petty theft offence, the Police, CID and the lot will hunt tooth and nail for him. Yet when it's a mass scale theft, the Police act like mice.

Thomas Monday, 05 March 2018 08:45 AM

Send out a Red Notice to Interpol to arrest this swindler and subject him to go through the laws of the island and recover all monies and jail him

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