Accountant sentenced to 367 years in prison
Posted by Editor on December 6, 2019 - 3:27 pm
The former accountant of a private company in Colombo has been sentenced to 367 years rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court, after he was found guilty of defrauding over Rs 2 million from the company by presenting forged documents.
It was uncovered that the Accountant engaged in the fraud between January 2000 and January 2001.
He was found guilty of 19 charges by the Colombo High Court.
The suspect was issued the prison sentence by Colombo High Court judge Shashi Mahendra.
The suspect, Hikkaduwa Liyanage Nandasiri has been absconding Court, while a warrant for his arrest was issued today.
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Amazing !!! The Lady with the pair of scales held in her right hand high above her shoulders is unfortunately blindfolded.She would have had a radiant smile on her face.and agreed fully with the judgement..
Gosh! On this scale, how long some of the politicians and the head of central bank going to get? Perhaps until the worlds end.
Of course Indra,
Unfortunately, the level 2 CB Bigwigs who have been screwing Bond Auctions since 2010 cannot be touched as they are all R Family pals. In fact, one has already moved to Finance Ministry as Head.
The Forensic Audits that were issued have gone underground with Parliament prorogued to enable Pohottu to appoint their own COPE who will shred the reports.
There is no end to this issue, dear Indra.