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Sarath Kumara Gunarathna released on bail

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Former deputy minister Sarath Kumara Gunaratne was released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Lal Ranasinghe Bandara today.

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

He was arrested by the CID on charges of misappropriating Rs.12 million belonging to the Negombo Fisheries Harbour Corporation.

Meanwhile, Mr. Gunaratne's cousin, Upul Chandana Kumarasinghe, who was also a suspect of the same case, surrendered to the court this morning and was remanded till February 3. (Shehan Chamika Silva)


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  • gobbaya Friday, 20 January 2017 02:20 PM

    yep just a matter of time b4 released on bail via DM Android App

    ceylon Friday, 20 January 2017 03:34 PM

    its a family business. via DM Android App

    Selvyn Sunday, 22 January 2017 05:57 PM

    What a thick skin person. These people dont have even an atom shame via DM Android App


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