Johnston at FCID

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Former Minister of Co-operatives and Internal Trade, Johnston Fernando today arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to give a statement over an inquiry into the importation of 240 tonnes of rice during his tenure.

According to FCID sources, a stock of rice had been imported into the country through the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment (CWE) during his tenure as minister.

The FCID is probing an alleged procedural lapse in importing this stock of rice -- for which the relevant Cabinet Paper had been submitted by him.

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Labby Wednesday, 10 August 2016 02:40 PM

A never ending saga of recording statements. By the way, what do they do with all that stuff eh ?

waco Wednesday, 10 August 2016 02:44 PM

M3 and RW. when will these investigation be over?You both are hood-winking the people.

M Gilbert Wednesday, 10 August 2016 11:12 AM

Call me i will bail you out...

kaboos Wednesday, 10 August 2016 12:06 PM

these politicians will lay down our life for their country

jolly bird Wednesday, 10 August 2016 01:13 PM

After Pada yathra Journey continued from PRECIFAC TO FCID. via DM Android App

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