Basil further remanded till 27 May

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and three other officials, who were arrested on charges of misappropriation of Divi Neguma funds, were further remanded yesterday until 27 May by the Kaduwala Magistrate’s Court.

Former Economic Development Ministry Secretary Dr. Nihal Jayatilaka, former Director General of the Divineguma Department R.R.K. Ranawaka and Divi Neguma Regional Director Bandula Thilakasiri were also remanded along with Rajapaksa. 

They were all arrested by the Police on 22 April in connection with a complaint alleging financial fraud in the Divi Neguma Department, which came under the purview of the Economic Development Minister.