Yatiyanthota PS Chairman arrested for bribery

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The Yatiyanthota Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Wasantha Kumara had been taken into custody today for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs.15,000 from a person to obtain a license to start a poultry farm in the area.

At a school event today he had reportedly made a speech stressing on the repercussion of taking bribes. It had happened a little while before he was arrested.

Director Investigations of the Bribery Commission SP Somaweera Lokuge said that a complaint had been lodged by the businessman.

Based on the information, a team of officials were placed at the scene where the transaction took place.

It is alleged that the PS Chairman had been delaying the license required to operate a poultry farm and then he demanded a pay-off to release the license. (Supun Dias)

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supra Saturday, 13 July 2013 03:34 AM

Release this innocent man!! He took only 15000!

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Sam Saturday, 13 July 2013 11:44 AM

He,and all other politicians have to re-coup their election expenses and gather funds for their next election.
This is a fault of the system. As of now, no election is possible without bribery, thuggery & intimidation.
We have a long way to go for free and fair elections.

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Waz Saturday, 13 July 2013 10:51 AM

In some areas,our law enforcement authorities are very active,and some other areas they are really blind!

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Tungsan Saturday, 13 July 2013 08:27 AM

He is now qualified to apply for nominations as a future provincial councillor as well.

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janmanjanman Saturday, 13 July 2013 08:09 AM

ONLY 15000.THIS IS PEANUTS

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Calistus Jayatilleke Saturday, 13 July 2013 07:21 AM

Looks like these PS men of the government party are hand-picked by the party for their proven acts of thuggery, fraud, rape etc.

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AJ-DXB Saturday, 13 July 2013 12:00 AM

@Suq, bribe is a bribe no matter big or small via DM Android App

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kandy kissy Saturday, 13 July 2013 06:36 AM

Navaloka here I come

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Laminate Saturday, 13 July 2013 05:12 AM

Supra, One day Fifteen Thousand will be Fifteen Million....

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Sunakaya Saturday, 13 July 2013 04:34 AM

It is an important news article, it is not the amount but the message that is necessary to convey. We are all part of the corruption one way or the other, "public can make a difference, if they wish". Unfortunately odd one get penalized in this system. If everyone complains without fear and selfishness, things may change for good in the long run.

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Suq Madique Friday, 12 July 2013 11:30 AM

Is this a joke?? Billions of the country's monies are wasted on corruption and other useless tamashas and you report about a measly Rs. 15000 bribe

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Sam Saturday, 13 July 2013 03:09 AM

If we really want to eliminate this kind of things what politicians do, we should start from the top and come down.

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C.K.Lankaputhra Saturday, 13 July 2013 01:14 AM

Once bailed out, he will return to his seat and finally either case will be postponed indefinitely and the file will be recalled by the AG. Rule of the country is that.

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M.O.A. Careem Saturday, 13 July 2013 12:27 AM

interview to select good members?

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truth Friday, 12 July 2013 06:00 PM

Belongs to which political party??

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Namal Baby Friday, 12 July 2013 05:21 PM

why don't you talk about the bribes and extortions made by the BROTHERS..!!

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sss Friday, 12 July 2013 04:44 PM

The sprats should be careful when they take bribes and commit violence - They will be strictly dealt with to paint a good picture for sharks who do far worse crimes and corruption with no punishment.

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Hoodwinked Friday, 12 July 2013 11:57 AM

PS -Practice Sessions for bigger things when they graduate to the " House "

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Ranil Friday, 12 July 2013 11:41 AM

This is a very common practice in Sri Lanka. What a waste of time for Rs15000.-

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Fayad Friday, 12 July 2013 11:32 AM

PS members are having a good year "2013"
We have wait & see who will top the Bribe & Crime list by year end.

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