Former Governor Azath Salley has handed over 30 audio recordings to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (26) in relation to large scale and secret financial transactions allegedly committed by Thico Group owner Thilini Priyamali and CEO of the Krish mixed development project, Janaki Siriwardena.
Mr. Salley told the media that he handed over audio recordings dated up to May 3rd to the CID for investigation.
The CID has also launched an investigation into a Buddhist monk residing at a temple in Kadawatha who has assured the billionaires that the money they deposited in Priyamali’s Thico Group will be given back.
A large number of people have been deceived by saying that there is a large gold ingot weighing 2500 kg in this temple.
Mr. Salley said the photos of the gold ingot and many photos of Priyamali and Siriwardena seeing together have been handed over to the CID.
An investigating officer of the CID has revealed that a stock of gold-plated ingots was found from a house in Pilimathalawa which is said to belonged to Priyamali’s boyfriend Isuru Bandara, who is currently in remand custody.
Thilini remanded by Mahara Magistrate’s Court as well!
Meanwhile, the Mahara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (26) remanded Priyamali for giving a dud cheque of Rs.400,000 to a businessman in Kadawatha after purchasing mobile phones and accessories from him.
Priyamali, who is in remand prison was produced in the Mahara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (26) under the protection of prison officials.