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Court orders arrest of Basil Rajapaksa
Colombo Fort Magistrate ordered the arrest of former minister Basil Rajapaksa for alleged misappropriation of Rs. 7.8 million from the Tourism Promotion Bureau in 2014, used to distribute T-shirts during an election. The case is linked with financial loss to the government and charges filed under the Public Property Act.
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- The Colombo Fort Magistrate ordered the arrest of former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and his production before court in connection with misappropriation of funds from the Tourism Promotion Bureau.123
- CID officers reported that Rs. 7.8 million allocated for promotional activities was instead used to distribute 12,000 T-shirts during an election, causing financial loss.23
- The former Managing Director Rumi Jauffer was released on two personal bails of Rs. 1 million each and a foreign travel ban was imposed.2
- President's Counsel Kalinga Indatissa stated that the accused would provide a confidential statement under Section 127 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.123
- Charges have been filed under the Public Property Act, and the case is scheduled for recall on October 14.1
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