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Pastor Jerome flees to England; Rs.12,000mn transferred from banks

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has received information that Frederick Christopher Jerome Fernando or Pastor Jerome, who is being investigated by the CID for allegedly making insulting statements against religions including Buddhism, is currently in England.

The CID obtained a travel ban from the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court against him on May 15.

The day before obtaining the court order, Pastor Jerome left for Singapore with his wife and children.

His wife and the children have already returned to Sri Lanka.

The investigations revealed that Pastor Jerome’s religious sect is currently established in 12 countries.

The CID has also received information that despite being out of the country, Pastor Jerome is conducting services for his followers online.

Rs.12,000 million transferred from banks….

Meanwhile, Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage granted permission to the CID to probe nine accounts in both state and private banks including the personal accounts of Pastor Jerome, the accounts of his private firm, the accounts of his church, and that of his wife Melanie Dianne Vancuylenberg.

The Magistrate gave permission to the CID after considering a request made by filing a motion.

Since initial investigations showed that an amount of Rs.12,000 million has been transferred through these accounts, the court has been requested to grant permission to further probe the accounts.

The CID revealed that the investigations made based on the court order will enable them to confirm the amount transferred from these bank accounts and that it will be informed to the court on the next court date.

The court has given permission to check the accounts of three state banks, five local private banks and a branch of a foreign bank in the country.

In addition to the investigation of Pastor Jerome Fernando by the CID, the Illegal Assets Investigations Division is also conducting an investigation under money laundering charges.

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CID probing into ex-President Ranil’s overseas trips

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (June 24) that it has launched an investigation into the overseas trips made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his tenure as president.

The CID reported the facts to the court and stated that the investigation is being conducted under the Public Property Act.

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Nelumwewa hot springs to be boosted as tourist destination

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As part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, a development project has been proposed to enhance the area surrounding the Nelumwewa hot springs in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa, with the aim of promoting it as a tourist attraction.

A discussion regarding the proposed development was held this morning (June 24) at the site, followed by a field inspection.

Until now, the hot springs area has not been adequately developed, leading to a diminished interest from both local and international tourists.

During the discussion, attention was drawn to the importance of developing the Nelumwewa hot springs, the site’s tourism and scientific potential and its current condition.

Proposals currently being evaluated involve enhancing forest cover in the surrounding area, beautifying the island adjacent to the hot springs and building a bridge from the mainland to the island to facilitate better access for visitors.

Among those present were Deputy Minister of Housing T.B. Sarath, Chairman of the Welikanda Pradeshiya Sabha, D.W. Wasantha, retired hydrologist Prof. Dharma Gunawardena of the University of Peradeniya and officials from the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, the Mahaweli Authority, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the Welikanda Divisional Secretariat and several other institutions.

(President’s Media Division)

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22 Oluwil university students suspended over ragging

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A group of 22 students from Oluwil University have been suspended for allegedly ragging first-year students, Vice Chancellor Prof. S.M. Junaideen said.

The university’s Registrar, M.I. Naufer, stated that a special committee made up of university professors has been appointed to carry out a formal investigation into the incident.

According to preliminary reports, a group of second-year students from the Engineering Faculty were involved in ragging several first-year students. University authorities said strict disciplinary action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about ragging in universities, which remains a serious issue despite longstanding efforts to eliminate the practice from Sri Lanka’s higher education institutions.

(dailymirror.lk)

(This story, originally published by dailymirror.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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