Acting on COPE Report II
The Bribery Commission will summon the heads of state institutions mentioned in the second COPE Report.
More in Lankadipa 22 October www.lankadipa.lk
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Computer missing
The Finance Ministry is conducting a special investigation into the disappearance of a computer used by the Banking & Finance Division of the
Inland Revenue Department.
More in: Lankadipa 22 October www.lankadipa.lk
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Pleads innocence
A suspect broke down before the Presidential Commission on the VAT scam pleading innocence.
More in: Daily Mirror 22 October www.dailymirror.lk
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Ex-IGP & DIC quizzed
Two ex-IGPs and a DIG are among several senior police officers who have been questioned by the Bribery Commission on certain irregularities and corruption in the Police Department.
More in: The Island 21 October www.island.lk
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Complains against Danduvam
Over 4000 persons have deposited money with Danduvam, the second person to be arrested for illegally accepting deposits, according to the Police. Hundreds of depositors turn up daily at Tangalle and Hungala police stations to make complaints.
More in: Lakbima 21 October www.lakbima.lk
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Seeking redress from Central Bank
Depositors affected by the Sakviti fraud are demanding redress from the Monitory Board of the Central Bank. A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court.
More in: Lakbima & Lankadipa 21 October www.lakbima.lk www. lankadipa.lk
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Employment in Canada
A female from Uguressa Estate, Badulla who claimed to be a private secretary of the Secretary, Ministry of Defense, was arrested in Kandy for alleged fraud in obtaining money from youth promising employment in Canada.
More in: Lankadipa 21 October www.lankadipa.lk
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A statement from former President
The Bribery Commission intends summoning former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaraatunga to record a statement relating to the Water’s Edge judgement.
More in: Siyatha 19 October