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Eon Lanka defrauds Rs.9,910mn from depositors

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Eon Lanka Ltd, which was sealed by the Central Bank two years ago, has defrauded Rs.9,910 million from its depositors, the Eon Lanka Depositors’ Welfare Union said in a complaint made to IGP C.D. Wickramaratne.

A large number of pensioners of the armed forces and police have deposited money in the institution named Eon Lanka which was operative in Kurunegala from 2013 to 2020.

The complaint said that after the Central Bank sealed the institution on 10.07.2020, the owner has defrauded the depositors of Rs.9,910 million.

Those who have lost their money have formed an organization to seek justice and recover their money, its secretary retired Army officer B.R.Dissanayake said.

He said that they deposited money in this institution since they were promised a 6% monthly interest.

The complaint has been made to the Inspector General of Police as per the instructions of Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.

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9 including Keheliya remanded again

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The nine suspects of the substandard human immunoglobulin import scandal, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, have been further remanded until April 08.

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Fire at tyre shop in Grandpass

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A fire has reportedly broken out at a tyre shop located near Armour Street in Grandpass, Colombo.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) fire brigade had dispatched 05 fire engines to help douse the flames.

A severe traffic congestion is reported in the area.

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Uddika Premarathna returns to SL

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Former MP and actor – Uddika Premarathna has returned to the island, reports say.

According to reports, he has arrived in Sri Lanka today (28) morning with his family on an Emirates flight.

Mr. Premarathna’s sudden resignation from parliament and his subsequent departure had raised speculations of him applying for political asylum. However, he had rejected these claims. Speaking to a local YouTube channel that he had not sought political asylum in Canada as reported and that he was expecting a work visa.

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