INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
corruption-related cases.Dassanayake, who was taken into custody on March 27, was granted bail in two of the cases but was ordered to remain
in remand custody over the third charge
The court had previously remanded him until today for further proceedings.The allegations stem from his tenure as Chief Minister of Uva
According to the Bribery Commission, Dassanayake had solicited funds from three state banks, claiming they were intended to provide bags for
preschool children in the province.Two banks complied, granting him Rs
2.5 million, which were later transferred to his personal foundation account
deposits from that institution.The Bribery Commission has filed a case against the MP, citing a government financial loss of Rs
on bail for two of the charges, he would remain in remand custody for the third
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
