Basil, Divi Neguma DG released on bail

Basil Rajapaksa

Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Director General of the Divi Neguma Department R.R.K. Ranawaka have been granted bail by the Colombo High Court over the case filed against the alleged misappropriation of Divi Neguma funds.

They were each ordered released on a cash bail of Rs 500,000 and two personal bails of Rs 5 million.

Colombo High Court Judge Padmini Ranawaka also issued an order to impound their passports prohibiting them from leaving the country.

(Ada Derana)