The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (December 11) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to re-issue open warrants for the arrest and production in court of two suspects, including former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, in connection with a complaint filed regarding a money laundering investigation.
The relevant complaint was called up today before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.
The complaint was filed by the CID against Perpetual Treasuries Ltd., the former Central Bank Governor, and other suspects under the Money Laundering Act.
When the complaint was called, the following directors of Perpetual Treasuries Ltd. appeared in court:
* Arjun Aloysius
* Geoffrey Aloysius
* Kasun Palisena
* P.M. Gunawardena
* Muthu Raja Surendran
However, the remaining two suspects, former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and Ajahn Gardiye Punchihewa, did not appear before the court.
Considering their absence, the Chief Magistrate ordered the CID to re-issue open warrants for the immediate arrest and production of these two suspects before the court.
After considering the facts presented, the Magistrate also directed the CID to conclude the investigation into the incident and submit a report promptly.
The Magistrate further ordered that the relevant complaint be called up again on May 21 next year. (Newswire)