Jayantha granted bail, Sarath re-remanded

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National Freedom Front (NFF) MP Jayantha Samaraweera, who was in remand custody on charges of misusing a vehicle belonging to the Presidential Secretariat causing a loss of Rs. 5 million to the State, was released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne today.

He was released on a cash bail of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties of Rs.1 million each.

Meanwhile, MP Wimal Weerawansa's brother Sarath, who was remanded in connection with misusing a government vehicle causing a loss of Rs.10.5 million, was remanded till November 7 by the Magistrate. (Shehan Chamika Silva)

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kABOOS Monday, 24 October 2016 03:31 PM

they both are innocents. AIYO

German Jacob Monday, 24 October 2016 12:32 PM

Both culprits should have been in the remand as both are crooks and gangsters of Weerawansa.

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