USD 20 Mn Into Thambugala's Account In 2022

COLOMBO (News 1st); Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris disclosed to the Colombo Additional Magistrate that businessman Viranjith Thambugala, who gained popularity for organizing festivals and concerts nationwide, received over 20 Million US dollars in 2022 into his account.

This revelation was made during the hearing of the case filed against Thambugala by the Criminal Investigation Department for a financial fraud amounting to seventy million rupees.

Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris asserted that making confidential or in-camera statements about officers from the Criminal Investigation Department demanding ransom to manipulate the case constitutes an abuse of judicial power. 

He emphasized that such actions could adversely impact investigations related to financial fraud and assets.

Furthermore, despite the suspect being a businessman, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris said that no registered place of business or relevant accountant could be traced in his name. 

Deputy Solicitor General Dilipa Peiris disclosed that the address provided as his business location turned out to be a private residence.

Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris also highlighted that if the investigating officers indeed demanded money from the suspect, a formal complaint should be lodged with the Bribery or Corruption Commission, and the Attorney General's office would then provide necessary support.

The case is scheduled for another hearing on October 3rd.