The Colombo High court ordered the immediate deportation of a Lebanese national suspected of committing financial fraud in the US, who is currently seeking refuge in Sri Lanka.
Ada Derana reporters confirm that the decision was passed following the discussion of a petition that was compiled by the Attorney General. It has been reported that the petition was complied to affirm the financial fraud committed by the Lebanese native.
It was also mentioned that the American government requested Sri Lankan authorities to take steps to deport the suspect as soon as possible. The Attorney General requested that the respondent be deported from the island under the Extradition law.
Accordingly, High Court Judge of Colombo Vikum Kaluarachchi ordered the immediate arrest of the Lebanese international taking into consideration all the facts brought forward by the petition.
