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Priyamali given drug money by jewellery shop owners!

Published

7 months ago

October 28, 2022

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Remanded fraudster Thilini Priyamali had in her possession drug dealers’ money amounting to millions of rupees, investigations conducted by the intelligence agencies have revealed.

It was reported that earnings of some drug traffickers staying in Dubai and another staying in England had been given to Priyamali by a group of jewellery shop owners who send money out of the country using the Undiyal system.

None of those who invested drug money have so far complained to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

According to the information received by the intelligence agencies, drug dealers are now threatening the jewellery shop owners demanding money.

The CID said that only 12 complaints have been received against Priyamali so far.

A senior police officer said that around 100 people including two actresses and two politicians have been identified as giving money to Priyamali but none of them have made a complaint. “We cannot force anyone to make complaints,” he said.

The CID believes that Thilini has hidden over Rs.3 billion money collected by fraud six months ago. So far, no information has been found about where the money has been hidden. The CID is confident that she has hidden the money with a third party.

Meanwhile, the CID is also conducting an extensive investigation regarding a company director who allegedly supported Priyamali.

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Natasha remanded (Update)

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5 mins ago

May 28, 2023

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Stand up comedian – Natasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport earlier today (28), has been remanded until June 07.

She was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate today by the CID.

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(Previous Update at 01:54 am May 28, 2023)

Nathasha Edirisooriya arrested at BIA

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who made some controversial statements against Buddhism at a recent event held in Colombo, has been arrested.

The police said that she was arrested when she arrived at the Katunayake airport to leave the country.

She has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department.

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Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka clarifies recent allegations

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1 hour ago

May 28, 2023

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Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd. has issued a statement clarifying their position with regard to allegations raised recently.

In a Tweet, Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara has published the clarification published by the company.

He adds that he has also requested the Speaker to call the Privileges committee & take necessary disciplinary and legal steps against the false statements made.

Sinopec has issued a statement clarifying their position with regard to the allegations & assumptions made in Parliament & other statements published in the media with regards to the local agents for Fuel Station Operations in Sri Lanka. I have also requested the Hon Speaker to… pic.twitter.com/8XRMXvrnUq
— Kanchana Wijesekera (@kanchana_wij) May 28, 2023

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Weekly fuel quota up from Tuesday midnight

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2 hours ago

May 28, 2023

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The national fuel pass QR system allocated fuel quotas will be increased from Tuesday midnight (30), Minister of Power and Energy – Kanchana Wijesekara says.

“Registered Taxi 3 wheelers will receive 22 liters per week, other 3 wheelers 14 liters per week & Motor Bikes 14 liters per week. Cars will receive a quota of 40 liters per week,” he has said.