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CBSL receives more complaints against OnmaxDT

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2 weeks ago

May 15, 2023

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has received repeated complaints against OnmaxDT, Sri Lanka Mirror learns.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis recently ordered an American company which had invested in OnmaxDT accused of earning USD 100 million through illegal pyramid schemes, to freeze eight of its accounts.

The CBSL conducted an investigation regarding this institution and three others and complained to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that the directors, promoters and founders of the institution had committed a punishable offence under Section 83 A (1) of the Banking Act.

Meanwhile, the CBSL said that it has received between 20 and 30 complaints regarding pyramid schemes in the past four months.

The Central Bank said that investing money in pyramid schemes is a punishable offence under the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988.

Such acts are punishable offences under the Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as well.

Those involved in this scam can also be charged with concealment of true information under the Financial Transactions Reporting Act.

The Central Bank also said that those involved in pyramid schemes are also guilty of a number of other offences including non-payment of debts, theft, forgery and check fraud.

Meanwhile, the Central Bank pointed out that the fact that people who are engaged in these pyramid schemes are at large is a reason for the spread of this crime.

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Annamale complains to IGP against Kassapa Thera!

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36 mins ago

June 1, 2023

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Social activist Kandasamy Annamale Sujith Priyantha alias Sujith Annamale has lodged a complaint to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) yesterday (31) saying that he and his family members have received death threats due to a statement made by Balangoda Kassapa Thera.

The complaint made by Annamale said;

“In a press conference held today (31/05/2023), Balangoda Kassapa Thera said, “Who helped from within the Aragalaya? Sujith Annamale… Sujith Annamale is the one who helped. Therefore, the CID should arrest them as soon as possible and produce them in court. If not, all the Buddhist monks behind me will take it to the street. We will not allow the Buddhist culture of this country to be destroyed.”

Annamale said that due to this statement, the life and property of his family members could be at risk.

“Therefore, please look into it and conduct a proper investigation as soon as possible and ensure the safety of my life and my property,” he said.

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Smoking kills 55 a day in SL

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2 hours ago

June 1, 2023

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According to the Alcohol & Drug Information Centre (ADIC), 55 deaths occur daily in Sri Lanka due to smoking.

The Centre said that 20,000 premature deaths also occur due to the use of cigarettes per year.

Sri Lankans spend Rs.400 million rupees on cigarettes daily.

A survey conducted by the ADIC said that the majority of smokers in Sri Lanka are people from low-income families.

Meanwhile, Dr. Wathsala Gunasinghe, an expert in respiratory diseases, said that more children and youth are addicted to e-cigarettes causing many health complications.

She said this at a news briefing held at the Health Promotion Bureau in view of World No-Tobacco Day yesterday (31).

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Jeevanee shortage in pharmacies due to lack of supply

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2 hours ago

June 1, 2023

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Jeevanee oral rehydration drink which is recommended for dengue patients is reported to be unavailable in private pharmacies across the country.

All-Island Private Pharmacy Owners’ Association President Chandika Gankanda said that Jeevanee has not been received for about a month now.

It was reported that there was a shortage of Jeevanee in government hospitals in the past due to issues in importing raw materials needed to produce Jeevanee locally.

It was reported that dengue patients who are being treated at home have faced many discomforts due to the shortage of Jeevanee.