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Businessman Viranjith Thambugala, known for organizing festivals and concerts across the country, received more than $20 million in 2022, Deputy Attorney General Dileepa Peiris revealed to the Colombo Additional Magistrate.
This information was disclosed during the criminal investigation department’s hearing of the Rs 70-crore financial fraud case against Thambugala.
Deputy Attorney General Dileepa Peiris insisted that making secret or confidential statements about the demands for ransom by officials of the Criminal Investigation Department to manipulate cases amounted to an abuse of judicial power.
He stressed that such actions could adversely affect investigations related to financial fraud and assets.
Furthermore, despite the suspect being a businessman, Deputy Attorney General Dileepa Peiris said no registered business location or associated accountant could be found under his name.
Deputy Attorney General Dilipa Peiris revealed that the business address he provided was actually a private residence.
Deputy Attorney General Dileepa Peiris also stressed that if investigators do demand money from suspects, a formal complaint should be filed with the Bribery or Corruption Commission and the Attorney General’s Office will provide the necessary support.
The case is scheduled to be heard again on October 3.
(News No. 1)
(This article was originally published by News1st and has not been edited by SLM staff)
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