Mahindananda Aluthgamage acquitted and released

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The Colombo High Court has acquitted Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage on charges of misappropriating Rs. 3.9 million belonging to the Sri Lanka Free Trade Union Confederation (SLFCC).

The verdict was delivered by Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendige after a lengthy trial that spanned nearly four years.

Announcing the verdict, the High Court Judge stated that the plaintiff had failed to prove any reasonable suspicion on the allegations made against the defendant.

Accordingly, the Judge directed that the accused be acquitted and released under Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

The case was filed against the Minister during the 'Yahapalana' regime for allegedly misappropriating state funds amounting to Rs.3.9 million as the SLFCC President during former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's regime. (Yoshitha Perera)

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BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:23 PM

Ha Ha obviously, 69% yakkos wanted this system.

Bandaranayake SMA Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:25 PM

You have done a lot to Nawalapitiya, that I agree. How about the other areas like Peradeniya, Gampola, Gelioya, Nilambe-Galaha etc.,

R. Gamini Basanayake Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:30 PM

Yes, not only for you - all the Ministers and Deputy Ministers can come out from any criminal or civil cases in SriLanka as they are super men. Only for the poor, judgement - punishment etc.,

R, J. Ranaweera (attorney-at-law0 Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:31 PM

Money money money.... can do anything, what do you say Mr. M. Aluthgamage.

Jamis Band Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:33 PM

Sir, using your powers you came out, good. Like-wise use your powers and take your good friend Ranjan Ramanayake out. You can do it.

Talawakelle Upper Division Veerapan Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:34 PM

Now most of the Estate Tamils are with you Sir. You have done a lot for the Indian Tamils. Thanks

Johan Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:52 PM

This is not wonder all most all VIP rogues Will be acquitted

ranjit Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:53 PM

no surprise under the present govt. Even cold blooded murderers are free, if you are on the correct side. That is sri lankan justice

Michael Ranasinghe Thursday, 25 February 2021 02:59 PM

Aney this guy is an honest and hard working . He started on a motor cycle as an sales rep and is a billionaire today through sheer determination and honest work . Let's pray that he gets more and more ..

Pream Madarasinghe Thursday, 25 February 2021 04:35 PM

"Misappropriating state funds amounting to Rs.3.9 million", acquitted and released. Only the "Hena hatha" can protect us.

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