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Schaffter’s murder suspect identified?

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1 year ago

December 23, 2022

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The Organized Crime and Homicide Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said that they will be able to arrest the murder suspect following the completion of phone record analysis in connection with the murder of Janashakthi PLC Director Dinesh Schaffter.

The CID officers, who are paying attention to the behavior of the person of interest before and after the murder, are closely investigating him. The suspect has not yet been arrested or interrogated since no strong evidence has been found against him.

A senior police officer has told “Dinamina” that they will not hesitate to arrest him after the evidence was clearly revealed through phone record analysis.

It was reported that this person has even tried to mislead the investigators.

The investigations are being carried out paying close attention to the places where the suspect was staying at the time of the murder.

Meanwhile, suspicion has been raised whether Mr. Schaffter has operated an Undiyal-type money transferring facility.

The CID has requested permission from the court to obtain information on 16 bank accounts for further investigation.

Meanwhile, it is reported from a very reliable source that these accounts in question belong to two people.

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72-hr detention order to quiz Manna Ramesh (Update)

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May 7, 2024

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Police obtained a 72-hour detention order to question Ramesh Priyajanaka alias ‘Manna Ramesh’ who was arrested in Dubai and brought down to Sri Lanka today (May 07) by a team of CID officers.

According to the police spokesman, the order was issued following a request made by the CID.

(Previous News : May 07, 2024 10.45am)

‘Manna Ramesh’ extradited to Sri Lanka

Notorious criminal Ramesh Mihiranga, alias ‘Manna Ramesh’, was brought to Sri Lanka from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake this morning (May 07).

A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had left for Dubai to escort ‘Manna Ramesh’ back to Sri Lanka following his arrest by the Dubai Police around 2 months ago.

Earlier, an Interpol Red Notice was issued over the arrest of ‘Manna Ramesh’, who was wanted over several crimes including multiple murders in the Avissawella area.

He will be detained by the CID for further questioning after being produced before court.

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Fowzie’s son arrested & released on police bail

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6 mins ago

May 7, 2024

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Nauzer Fowzie, the son of the former Minister A.H.M. Fowzie has been apprehended by Kollupitiya Police on charges of assault following an accident involving his vehicle, police say.

The incident occurred on School Lane in Kollupitiya, and Fowzie faces charges of assaulting he had collided with.

He was subsequently released on police bail.

Kollupitiya Police is conducting further investigations into the incident.

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China to back digital education transformation project

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6 hours ago

May 7, 2024

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The Chinese Government has pledged support for Sri Lanka’s digital education transformation project.

This project is expected to enhance general education by providing classrooms, data centres, and necessary equipment like tables, studio rooms, and conference rooms.

These resources will facilitate blended learning methods, and resource sharing, and enable teachers with special skills to engage students effectively.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Education.