7 January 2020 12:55 am
Several controversial audio clips of former state minister and film actor Ranjan Ramanyake communicating with various persons are now going viral on social media platforms.
The voice clips include phone conversations Ramanayake has had with a female Judge, who is now retired, top CID officers, politicians sand various females.
The conversations with the female judge had revolved around her promotion.
Government Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said the Acting IGP had informed him that investigations were being carried out into the controversial audio clips that were found in the actor’s Madiwela residence on Sunday.
Minister Rambukwella said contents of some calls with politicians carried threatening tones, especially with regard to Duminda Silva.
Some calls had exposed the government’s approach towards court cases, said Mr. Rambukwella insisting that judicial authorities should take action over this illegal trend.
A police team that raided the residence of Ramanyake on Sunday seized an unlicensed firearm, live ammunition, 162 CDs and DVDs. He was later granted bail by the Nugegoda Additional Magistrate.(Sujith Hewajulige)