Ex-SPC Chairman arrested over ‘white van’ briefing
Posted by Editor on December 31, 2019 - 11:15 am
Former Chairman of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation Dr. Rumy Mohamed who is accused of helping to stage the controversial ‘white van abduction’ media briefing has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department.
He was charged with fabricating evidence and allegedly giving two million rupees to two persons, who spoke about alleged white Van abductions at a press conference prior to the last presidential election.
UPDATE: Former SPC chairman Rumy Mohamed who was arrested this morning remand till 6 January by Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Transport Minister announces key reforms for public transport April 27, 2025
- Sri Lankan Tri Forces humanitarian team returns after successful mission in Myanmar April 27, 2025
- Saman De Silva passes away April 27, 2025
- 2024 A/L exam results released online April 26, 2025
- Sri Lanka strongly condemns Kashmir terror attack April 26, 2025
Prosecute to the maximum and hope the court metes out the most severe sentence if found guilty. These blood sucking parasites in Sri Lanka deserves to be ‘taken out’ – period!