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Basil released on bail

Basil released on bail

Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the FCID this morning, has been released on bail after being produced at the Matara Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

May 12, 2016  03:39 pm|

Nalaka Godahewa postpones FCID visit

Nalaka Godahewa postpones FCID visit

Former Chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), Dr Nalaka Godahewa, has requested the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) for a different date to record a statement as he is unable to appear today. MORE..

December 5, 2015  06:13 pm|

FCID summons ex-SEC chairman Nalaka Godahewa

FCID summons ex-SEC chairman Nalaka Godahewa

The former Chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), Dr Nalaka Godahewa, has been summoned to appear before the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID). MORE..

December 4, 2015  11:12 pm|

FCID probes ex-security forces’ chiefs who held diplomatic posts

FCID probes ex-security forces’ chiefs who held diplomatic posts

The Police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) has commenced investigations regarding five former diplomats, including four ex-security forces commanders, for allegedly engaging in political activities while attached to Sri Lankan missions abroad. MORE..

October 14, 2015  04:48 pm|

Gotabaya, Namal arrive at FCID

Gotabaya, Namal arrive at FCID

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and MP Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) to give a statement a short while ago on Monday (14) morning. MORE...

September 14, 2015  10:33 am|

Wimal gives statement at FCID

Wimal gives statement at FCID

The Leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) to give a statement today. MORE..

August 21, 2015  10:03 am|

Shashi Weerawansa arrives at FCID

Shashi Weerawansa arrives at FCID

Shashi Weerawansa, wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, today arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to give a statement. MORE..

August 20, 2015  10:22 am|

Sarath Kumara’s bail plea turned down for 7th time

Sarath Kumara’s bail plea turned down for 7th time

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court today rejected for the seventh time the bail plea put forward by the House Leader of the North Central Provincial Council, Ananda Sarath Kumara. MORE..

August 12, 2015  12:28 pm|

Prasanna Ranatunga, wife arrives at FCID

Prasanna Ranatunga, wife arrives at FCID

Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga and his wife arrived at the FCID a short while ago to give a statement over an alleged financial malpractice connected to a land deal. MORE...

July 20, 2015  09:49 am|

FCID cannot summon UPFA candidates before polls – Susil

FCID cannot summon UPFA candidates before polls – Susil

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) today briefed the Election Commissioner regarding the various problems allegedly faced by the party, such as the lack of security ex-MPs and the summoning of candidates before the FCID, ahead of the General Election. MORE..

July 16, 2015  04:48 pm|

Court grants bail to Prasanna and wife

Court grants bail to Prasanna and wife

The Fort Magistrate on Tuesday (14) granted bail to the Chief Minister of the Western Province, Prasanna Ranatunga, and his wife in connection with a case filed against them over an irregular land deal. MORE...

July 14, 2015  10:26 am|

Court summons Prasanna Ranatunga

Court summons Prasanna Ranatunga

The Chief Minister of the Western Province Prasanna Ranatunga has been summoned to appear before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on July 14, in connection with a case filed against him, police said. MORE..

July 10, 2015  11:53 am|

Sri Lanka probes WFP over tsunami SUV gifts

 Sri Lanka probes WFP over tsunami SUV gifts

The World Food Program is being investigated in Sri Lanka for gifting luxury duty-free vehicles to a charity headed by former president Mahinda Rajapakse’s wife, officials said Tuesday. MORE...

July 7, 2015  04:08 pm|

Petitions against FCID and Sajith postponed

Petitions against FCID and Sajith postponed

The Court of Appeals today postponed considering the petition filed against the Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID), until July 07. MORE..

June 17, 2015  01:52 pm|

DV Upul further remanded till June 15

DV Upul further remanded till June 15

Southern Provincial Council Minister D.V. Upul, who was arrested over controversial comments he made regarding the FCID, has been further remanded until June 15 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

June 10, 2015  02:38 pm|

DV Upul banned from leaving country

DV Upul banned from leaving country

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today issued a directive prohibiting Southern Provincial Councillor D.V. Upul from travelling overseas, following a request by the CID. MORE..

June 4, 2015  05:02 pm|

Shashi Weerawansa grilled by FCID

Shashi Weerawansa grilled by FCID

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s wife, Shashi Weerawansa, arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) to give a statement regarding a property transaction. MORE..

June 4, 2015  10:02 am|

Johnston Fernando released on bail

Johnston Fernando released on bail

Former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested and remanded over charges of financial fraud, was released on bail by the Kurunegala High Court today. MORE..

May 28, 2015  11:34 am|

Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID

Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID

Former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been asked to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), MP Namal Rajapaksa has said. MORE...

May 27, 2015  07:41 am|

SC issues order preventing Gota’s arrest

SC issues order preventing Gota’s arrest

The Supreme Court today issued an interim order preventing the arrest of former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, until the determination of the FR petition filed by him. MORE..

May 13, 2015  02:50 pm|

SC judge steps down from bench hearing Gota’s FR

SC judge steps down from bench hearing Gota’s FR

Supreme Court Judge Buwaneka Aluwihare says that he will withdraw from the bench considering the fundamental rights (FR) petition filed by former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE..

May 13, 2015  11:32 am|

Diyawadana Nilame questioned by FCID

Diyawadana Nilame questioned by FCID

Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela is currently being questioned by the Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) over alleged financial fraud that took place in the Dalada Maligawa. MORE..

May 12, 2015  10:47 am|

PM ensures the independence of FCID

PM ensures the independence of FCID

Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe on Monday (11) said that the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), which came to effect in February through an extraordinary gazette notification, is only a functional division of the Police Department, which was established in response to the emerging trend of serious financial frauds. MORE...

May 11, 2015  12:47 pm|

FCID postpones; Gotabaya at Bribery Commission

FCID postpones; Gotabaya at Bribery Commission

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa who was initially informed to be present at the FCID today has been asked to appear on May 20, his attorney told Ada Derana. He is currently at the Bribery Commission to give a statement. MORE...

May 11, 2015  10:51 am|

FCID grills Maj Gen Nanda Mallawaarachchi

FCID grills Maj Gen Nanda Mallawaarachchi

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) is currently recording a statement from the former Secretary to the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Law and Order, Major General Nanda Mallawaarachchi, regarding alleged financial irregularities. MORE..

May 8, 2015  02:52 pm|

FCID summons Gotabaya

 FCID summons Gotabaya

Ada Derana reliably learns that former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on May 1. MORE..

May 7, 2015  09:08 pm|

FCID arrests Johnston Fernando

FCID arrests Johnston Fernando

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested former Minister Johnston Fernando, a short while ago, the police Spokesperson said. MORE...

May 5, 2015  03:13 pm|

Three months leave for Basil

Three months leave for Basil

Parliament has approved three(03) months leave for MP Basil Rajapaksa commencing from today(28). The approval was granted on a proposal made by Opposition leader Nimal Siripala De Silva. MORE...

April 28, 2015  09:58 am|

Basil Rajapaksa transferred to prison hospital

Basil Rajapaksa transferred to prison hospital

MP Basil Rajapaksa who was remanded last night by the Kaduwela Magistrate has been transferred to the prison hospital, Police told Ada Derana. MORE...

April 23, 2015  06:38 am|

Basil Rajapaksa remanded

Basil Rajapaksa remanded

Former Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa and two other senior ministry officials, who were arrested by the Police FCID over allegations of financial fraud, have been remanded until the 05th of May by the Kaduwela Magistrate. MORE..

April 22, 2015  11:49 pm|

Nishantha Ranatunga questioned by FCID

Nishantha Ranatunga questioned by FCID

The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) is currently questioning former SLC Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga, regarding a financial transaction of a private media organisation. MORE..

April 15, 2015  01:39 pm|

FCID grills ex-Air Force chief Donald Perera

FCID grills ex-Air Force chief Donald Perera

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) is currently questioning former Sri Lanka Air Force commander Air Chief Marshal G Donald Perera regarding the controversial MiG deal. MORE..

April 1, 2015  10:15 am|

P.B. Jayasundera questioned over hedging deal

P.B. Jayasundera questioned over hedging deal

The Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) is currently recording a statement from former Treasury Secretary and Economic Development Ministry Secretary P.B. Jayasundera in connection with the controversial hedging deal, police spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said. MORE...

March 31, 2015  10:36 am|

Nivard Cabraal questioned over hedging deal

Nivard Cabraal questioned over hedging deal

The Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) is currently recording a statement from former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in connection with the controversial hedging deal, police spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said. MORE...

March 30, 2015  10:37 am|

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