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Frauds at People’s Bank revealed!

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3 years ago

November 7, 2022

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The Pragathi Bank Employees’ Union has revealed details about several large-scale irregularities that have allegedly taken place in the People’s Bank and the banking system.

PBEU People’s Bank Branch Deputy Secretary R.U.W.K. Dissanayake said the management had concealed many incidents of theft by some bank officials including theft of gold items pawned by customers and money fraud by stealing pin numbers of debit and credit cards.

He has disclosed these details during an interview with the ‘Mee Massoo’ TV channel.

Mr. Dissanayake accused the senior staff officers of a major state bank of committing a vehicle scam and alleged that some banks even pay income taxes on behalf of their employees.

He also alleged that media institutions have been bribed to prevent them from giving coverage to these incidents.

Watch the interview here:

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CIABOC arrests Keheliya, wife & daughter

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1 hour ago

June 18, 2025

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Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife and daughter have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

They have been arrested over an investigation into their assets, according to the Bribery Commission.

Earlier this morning, former Minister Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC to record a statement.

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05 inmates at Boossa launch rooftop protest

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Five inmates at Boossa Prison launched a rooftop protest this morning (June 18) against officials’ decision to carry out thorough searches inside the prison.

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CMC mayor assumes duties

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5 hours ago

June 18, 2025

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) officially assumed duties as Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Mayor today (June 18).

The most talked-about candidate in the 2025 Local Government Election, Balthazaar was elected the 26th Mayor of the CMC while receiving 61 votes following a secret ballot on Monday (June 16).

She becomes the second female Mayor of CMC, following Rosy Senanayaka.