Mahindananda arrives at FCID to record statement

Mahindananda arrives at FCID to record statement

April 16, 2018   10:56 am

Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage arrived at the at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to give a statement on allegations of misusing state funds.

He was summoned for questioning by the FCID in connection with the investigations being carried out regarding the misuse of state funds amounting to Rs 39 million for the purchase of carrom and checkers boards in 2014.

He is accused of using the distribution of equipment worth around Rs 39 million to selected school and sports clubs for political purposes during his tenure as the Minister of Sports.
 
Aluthgamage has presented a special appeal petition to the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing the FCID from arresting him.

His previous application against his impending arrest was rejected by the Supreme Court without being taken up for hearing.

Former Chairman of Sathosa, Nalin Ruwanjeewa Fernando, was arrested and remanded in connection with the same charges. However, he was granted bail on April 10. 

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