Basil et al indicted
on a charge of misappropriating Rs. 33 mn
By Chitra Weerarathne-July 15, 2016, 9:50 pm
Colombo High Court Judge Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne yesterday handed over indictment papers to former Divineguma and Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, then Secretary to the Ministry Dr. Nihal Jayatillake, Kithsiri Ranawaka and Bandula Thilakasiri.
The Attorney General has indicted them on a charge of misappropriating Rs. 33 million from Divineguma fund, to distribute roofing sheets, in the run-up to the last Presidential election.
These persons are already on bail in respect of a charge of having misappropriated Divineguma funds, for the printing of almanacs in the run-up to the presidential election.
The inquiry was next fixed for August 30.
President’s Counsel Jayantha Weerasinghe appeared with President’s Counsel Anil Silva for the accused.
State Counsel Shamindra Wickrama appeared for the Attorney General.
