The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued an order today (June 12) in connection with the ongoing investigations into the Central Bank bond scam.
The court directed the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to appear before it on December 11 and submit the financial reports that were previously ordered but remain unsubmitted. This follows a complaint filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the FIU’s non-compliance.
The case was taken up before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali, where suspects including Arjun Aloysius, Director of Perpetual Treasuries Ltd., who is currently out on bail, were present.
President’s Counsel Sampath Mendis, appearing on behalf of the suspects, noted that the case was last called in November 2023 and highlighted that the FIU has yet to provide the required financial reports despite a court directive. He further urged the Magistrate to consider the status of the case and take appropriate action, suggesting that the lack of progress may indicate a lack of prosecutorial interest.
(dailynews.lk)
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