FCID illegal says Minister Susil

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I reiterate that the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) is illegal said the Minister of Science Technology and Research Susil Premajayantha yesterday.

Speaking further, he maintained that only those who are not conversant with the law are scared of these institutions and he was not one of them.

The minister made these remarks in reply to a question posed by journalists at a press briefing held at the SLFP headquarters yesterday.

He said that due to certain actions by the FCID, it led to certain individuals gaining popularity, especially when a minister or a MP is arrested and legal action is filed. He said this could translate into an election victory for the person instigating the arrest.

Referring to the formation of the FCID he said this was not an uncommon phenomenon as with the change of government new law enforcement arms also pop up.

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Comments - 16

Veda mama Friday, 27 January 2017 08:59 AM

If you are not guilty of misappropriating money or power and your hands are clean, why worry about it?

ceylon Friday, 27 January 2017 09:03 AM

supreme court cleared it is leagal.this is another highly corrupt person. via DM Android App

POLUCE UNIT COLEECT FEAR RANSOM Friday, 27 January 2017 09:28 AM

This unit crest to have deals and it's chief to get.Money from real looters which done grand scale with deal Kumara

Bakaladasa Friday, 27 January 2017 09:32 AM

Meaningless blabber!

Chux Friday, 27 January 2017 10:22 AM

Then the normal police also illegal since you have joined the government you have become spokesperson for Mahinda

aruna Friday, 27 January 2017 10:26 AM

another JO member.

asun Friday, 27 January 2017 10:41 AM

Wimal is getting more and more popular now

upali Friday, 27 January 2017 10:58 AM

How much did they pay you for saying it via DM Android App

Premalal Friday, 27 January 2017 11:13 AM

You continue to enjoy the benefits of a government which inacts illegal acts. Why? Are you more desperate than the hapless citizens,

Steve Friday, 27 January 2017 11:22 AM

Yes Popular by fools

Dr. Watson Friday, 27 January 2017 12:45 PM

For us the honest citizen, the FCID is welcome. For rouges and there friends it is illegal. The good old saying "Birds of a feather flock together " .

Ranjit Friday, 27 January 2017 12:58 PM

Hello, Long time no see. welcome come back. Anyway thank you for reminding us.

ravin Friday, 27 January 2017 01:01 PM

Will any one surprised if corrupted person dispute bribery commissioned illegal as well.

Leel Friday, 27 January 2017 01:16 PM

I do not think that his hands are clean as mine.

hanthas Friday, 27 January 2017 02:05 PM

Only corrupt filth would want FCID shut down and they are too stupid to see they are admitting guilt?

Calistus Jayatilleke Friday, 27 January 2017 05:06 PM

Oh come to think of it. It is not so illegal as holding positions in a government even after being rejected by the people.

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