Basil arrested on money laundering charges

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Former economic development minister Basil Rajapaksa was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on money laundering charges in connection with the purchase of a 16-acre block of land in Mapitigama, Dompe.

FCID officials said he would be produced in the Pugoda Magistrate’s Court today.

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Basil arrested on money laundering charges

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