President's fmr Chief of Staff, fmr STC Chairman re-remanded

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President’s former Chief of Staff I. H. K. Mahanama and former State Timber Corporation (STC) Chairman P. Dissanayaka, who were in remanded custody over accepting a bribe of Rs. 20 million, were further remanded till May 22 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Buddhika Sri Ragala today.

Officials of the the Bribery Commission had arrested Dr. Mahanama and Mr. Dissanayake while accepting a bribe of Rs.20 million from an Indian businessman on May 3. They were later remanded till today.

The suspects had allegedly solicited a bribe of Rs.540 million from the businessman promising that they would provide him with the approval needed to obtain machinery and building space for business purposes. However, after negotiations were held between the two parties, it was decided to reduce the asking price to Rs.100 million.(Farook Thajudeen)

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Namal Wednesday, 09 May 2018 10:58 AM

This is all drama. Big fish behind it will never surface. All from top to bottom are thieves. The foolish voter will vote for the same bunch of rogues in the next election too.

Dutchy Wednesday, 09 May 2018 03:56 PM

In sri lanka Everybody theives. Eveybody fool everybody and everybody is cheated by

Siri de Alwis Wednesday, 09 May 2018 04:16 PM

Our education system is too old. Children memorise test books and write the sametine in the books. No common sence is taught.Siri

DillonDP Wednesday, 09 May 2018 11:20 AM

A political Drama,,,, no know knows who is this I. H. K. Mahanama and former State Timber Corporation (STC) Chairman P. Dissanayaka,

Manu Wednesday, 09 May 2018 08:43 PM

How much percentage our Mr. President gets? Anne!!! all are thieves. And he does not want to retire in 2020 to steal more.

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