FIB probes presidential candidates who failed to submit expense reports
[Adaderana] - 12/13/2024
The Fraud Investigation Bureau (FIB) has informed the Colombo Magistrate s Court today (13) that it has initiated an investigation into several candidates that contested the last Presidential Election and their representatives who have failed to submit proper expense reports as mandated under (…)
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[FT] - 14/07/2025
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[Lanka Business News] - 14/07/2025
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[Lanka Business News] - 14/07/2025
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[Lanka Business News] - 14/07/2025
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[FT] - 14/07/2025
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[FT] - 14/07/2025
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[FT] - 14/07/2025
Duminda Dissanayake granted bail in gold-plated rifle case
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[OnLanka] - 14/07/2025
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