Bribery Commission indicts Wimal Weerawansa

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The Bribery Commission today filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against NFF leader and Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa for allegedly earning around Rs 75 million by unknown means other than his lawful earnings.

The Commission had indicted Weerawansa on 26 charges for earning Rs 75 million from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2014 by unlawful and illegal means.

The commission had listed 32 witnesses, 13 documents and 40 productions for the case. (T. Farook Thajudeen)

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Unchikun Thursday, 30 November 2017 09:34 PM

Ah! for 5 coconuts where he will have to go to jail. Or Rs.75M where he will call his buddy and will be out in a day cheering. Waiting for the election to show the elephants how we think of them.

Jagath Leanage Thursday, 30 November 2017 09:53 PM

Puh . So called red socialist .

Thilak Thursday, 30 November 2017 09:54 PM

Once a high flying politician now in wilderness looking for a saatakaya to hang!

Udda Thursday, 30 November 2017 09:58 PM

Just over 1 million per month. Poor guy, that is very low for a minister...

Perumal Friday, 01 December 2017 09:55 AM

Don't worry, Mahinda is still around to bring him Thambili in case he starts a fast unto death!!!!

Palitha Friday, 01 December 2017 09:59 AM

Money earned through 'Patriotism'!!

Sincere Friday, 01 December 2017 10:39 AM

No worry. There are enough of saviours and dealers for him in the present regime. He will live happily ever after!!

nick Friday, 01 December 2017 10:40 AM

this guy is a garbage sad to see still a uneducated crowd is there to support this fraud via DM Android App

BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 01 December 2017 12:04 PM

Monkey tricks of the "cuntries panchayuda".

Dee Friday, 01 December 2017 01:38 PM

He is a national hero. So he also Can get an interim order against action like our other big war hero. Both are same.

nalin Friday, 01 December 2017 02:07 PM

I hope this character gets handed down a long prison sentence which he richly deserves.

SLOGAN HOLDER. Friday, 01 December 2017 02:26 PM

THIS IS HOW THEY USE PATRIOTIC SLOGANS TO ROB THE WEALTH OF THE COUNTRY.HIS MOUTH IS FULL OF PATRIOTISM BUT HIS POCKET IS FULL OF FRAUD. MONEY . via DM Android App

BV Friday, 01 December 2017 05:04 PM

Aiyo ,How can you indict him ? Don't you know that he is a DESHAPRAMIYA ?

ceylon Friday, 01 December 2017 05:55 PM

still wimal weerawansas three story 300 million worth super luxury home is not included for this case. via DM Android App

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