By Sam Samarakoon –
Sam Samarakoon
When Singapore refused to extradite former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran in early 2025, the headlines called it a diplomatic failure. But that’s the wrong diagnosis. What we witnessed was not Singapore’s rejection, it was Sri Lanka’s legal unpreparedness laid bare.
For ten years, successive governments have promised to bring Mahendran back to face justice over the 2015 Central Bank bond scandal. Each administration has blamed foreign reluctance or political interference. But the truth is far less dramatic and far more uncomfortable: we did not meet Singapore’s legal requirements.
The Real Reason Singapore Said No
Singapore’s Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) didn’t reject the extradition to protect Mahendran. It did so because Sri Lanka’s request failed the tests set out under Singapore’s Extradition Act 1968.
That law requires three things:
1. The alleged act must be a crime in both countries (the dual criminality test).
2. The evidence must be strong enough to justify a trial under Singaporean standards (the prima facie test).
3. The request must not stem from political motives.
Our file stumbled at all three hurdles
Sri Lanka’s charges, built under the Penal Code and Bribery Act, weren’t framed in terms Singapore could recognise. The evidence, though massive in volume, did not clearly prove criminal intent. And the politically charged nature of the bond debate only reinforced Singapore’s view that this could be seen as a politicised prosecution.
Our Legal Shortcomings
Singapore’s decision mirrors rulings by its own courts and other Commonwealth jurisdictions, from Wong Yuh Lan in Singapore to Re Nielsen in the UK; that stress precision over volume, and legality over rhetoric.
Yet, Sri Lanka’s submission betrayed key deficits:
* Mismatched legal definitions: We failed to align our charges with the equivalent sections of Singapore’s Penal Code or its Prevention of Corruption Act.
* Weak evidentiary mapping: Much of our evidence was investigatory rather than admissible under foreign law.
* Political noise: Continuous public statements by politicians undermined the neutrality Singapore requires in extradition requests.
These are not mere technicalities. In law, form is substance. If we can’t translate our offences into Singapore’s legal language or demonstrate evidence that meets its evidentiary standards, we will keep hitting the same wall.
How to Fix the System
It’s time to stop blaming others and start fixing our approach. Several steps are essential if Sri Lanka hopes to restore credibility in cross-border justice:
1. Reframe future charges: Match offences precisely with Singapore’s statutory provisions, particularly those addressing criminal breach of trust and public-sector corruption.
2. Upgrade evidentiary standards: Replace political commissions and leaked reports with certified, court-ready documents: notarised depositions, forensic audits, and authenticated transcripts.
3. Depoliticise prosecution: Create an independent extradition unit within the Attorney-General’s Department insulated from political commentary.
4. Utilise Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA): Build structured cooperation under the UN Convention Against Corruption (Article 43) rather than rely solely on extradition.
5. Maintain lawful diplomatic pressure: Keep the Interpol Red Notice active, but pair it with professionalism—not populism.
A Lesson Beyond Mahendran
The Mahendran case is not just about one man or one scandal. It is a test of whether Sri Lanka’s justice system can operate confidently on the global stage. Extradition is a legal process, not a political campaign slogan.
Singapore applied its law and did so correctly. If Sri Lanka wants accountability, it must speak the language of international law, not domestic outrage.
Until we reform the way we prepare, frame, and present our cases abroad, Mahendran, and others like him, will remain beyond our legal reach.
Our failure isn’t that Singapore protected one of its citizens. It’s that we keep mistaking political will for legal competence.
*Sam Samarakoon – Attorney-at-Law (Sri Lanka) | Barrister & Solicitor (Victoria, Australia) | Retired High Court Judge
nimal fernando / October 16, 2025
“Why We Keep Failing To Bring Arjuna Mahendran Home”
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That’s because Arjuna and Ranil are lovers!
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There are so many in this forum, writing disgusting untruths about AKD ……. just because they can string together a few words of English. ….. They feel, it’s their sole purview.
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Let me also join the bandwagon for the fun ……. more the merrier.
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Don’t wanna leave anyone alone.
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After all we are Lankans ……. and that’s our forte ……. what we are best at.
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Seeking emotional solace through lies.
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Native, Why do I feel like the Lone Ranger ……… fighting for justice and fair-play in the forum?
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Have you learnt well from Ranil and busy with Tonto?
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At it ……… back-loading behind the scenes like Lester said of Thiel?
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Man, I tell ya it’s one Mad Mad Mad country!
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old codger / October 16, 2025
The part titled “fixing the system ” is revealing.
Reframe future charges
Upgrade evidentiary standards
Depoliticise prosecution:.
If Mahendran had been charged with helping his son-in-law to monopolise a bond issue by way of bribing the Finance Minister, the charge would have stuck, even in Singapore.
But what do we have? An AG who keeps grandstanding about things he knows nothing about, an “Auditor-General ” who claims that the losses are “uncountable”, and last but not least, a gullible public led by conniving journalists and politicians (yes, the same crowd that invented the 10-second Shafie Sterilisation Process).
In our moral system, making money is a crime, not how you do it. In Singapore, it’s the other way around.
Mr. Samarakoon is a good example of the sort of lawyers we had in the past. Mr. Gunaratna Wanninayaka is the sort we have now. So sad.
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Douglas / October 17, 2025
OC – “Fixing the system”. A good example, better than ‘Bond Scam’, is the ‘X Press Ship Wreck’ within the territorial waters of Sri Lanka.
A ‘Top Ranking’ Minister – Dr. Wijedasa Rajapakse divulged in Parliament how a person (he named the person) secured a ‘Bribe’ of US$240 to prevent the S/L Government from filing a lawsuit against the Ship company. Didn’t happen as ‘predicted’ or better ‘arranged’? We lost at least US$5 billion. But, we have paid an extra ‘million’ as ‘Legal Fees’ to lawyers in Singapore after filing a case in that country.
That is what you called ‘FIXING THE SYSTEM’.
Our ‘Files Stumbles At All The Hurdles’.
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The Truth / October 17, 2025
Pandit Ji, Who appointed Mahendran as Chairman BOI ? Who appointed him as Governor ?
On the morning of the criminal auction Malik Samarawickrema, Kabir Hasim and Ravi K were with the Governor Mahendran .
Very unusual !
Were they in a conspiracy or were they there on behalf of a more powerful rascal ?
Who led the defense of Mahendran , including appointing some UNP lawyers to investigate the Bond scam !
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leelagemalli / October 17, 2025
OC,
Setting aside major projects, we ought to consider whether the current government’s “CLEAN SRILANKA” initiative has been effective. You once stated, OC, that Chaturanga Abeysinghe is a unique and capable individual. Why in the world are they unable to effectively lead “CLEAN SRILANKA” so that the message reaches all societal levels? The quantity of plastic debris floating in the stream banks close to the walking trails in Kadawatha and Kiribathgoda astounded me this morning. Apart from pursuing the opposition, what else have they done in the past 12 months? The true curse of this fallen country, in my opinion, is that all of these men are true idiots who were exaggerated by the “mafia-media.” I spoke with a couple of the retired people who also worked out every day. They were mostly critical of the government.
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old codger / October 16, 2025
I’m almost certain there is another giant cock-up currently going on in the “anti-drug” campaign.
As far as I know, (and I have gleaned a lot by watching the famous chemist Dr. Walter White of Albuquerqe on “Breaking Bad”), the ingredients of Methamphetamine (ice”) are all liquid. If any solids are involved, it is stuff like Ephedrine, a plant extract which is a pharmaceutical available in pharmacies. It certainly doesn’t look like the white rocks being currently displayed as “evidence ” by people who claim to know what they are doing. To be fair, there was one seizure of liquid chemicals along with the chemist, but the containers of white rocks look like BS for the gullible.
AI:
“In the synthesis of methamphetamine, there are indeed solid ingredients involved. The primary solid precursors commonly used are ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, which are solid compounds often extracted from over-the-counter medications. These solid ingredients are then chemically reduced using other chemicals such as hydriodic acid and red phosphorus (which can be solid as well)”
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SJ / October 16, 2025
oc
Mr Samarakoon has presented an argument drawing attention to factors that obstruct extradition from Singapore.
Rather than scream, shout and abuse all and sundry, can we see if some competent legal minds can rectify the plea for extradition?
If that is not possible, let us honestly accept defeat.
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old codger / October 16, 2025
SJ,
“can we see if some competent legal minds can rectify the plea for extradition?”
I think in this country, it’s easier to find virgin tarts……
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leelagemalli / October 17, 2025
cont.
It is now evident that the current government and its actions are comparable to the “performance of Kolomobasanniya movie,” which revealed the actual capabilities of the people in our nation at the time.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97RPV0lrg8M&list=PLXo052woEwhGIf02BkscPATLoJKZ_DX6-
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The community’s capabilities are comparable to those of Jeppos, who rose to power as a result of their deceitful strategies. Both the president and the premier, whose first degrees are allegedly invalid for various reasons, have demonstrated that their abilities are not as strong as they seem. What became of this country? I’m curious as to why they couldn’t implement “CLEAN srilanka” everywhere.
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leelagemalli / October 17, 2025
The Kolomba Sanniya movie is comparable to the AKD-led government.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCLTyBLtFC0
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Ajith / October 16, 2025
“That’s because Arjuna and Ranil are lovers!”
It is a truth that both Arjuna and Ranil are friends. But, it is a truth that as author pointed out there is a political motives is there in this country. Sri Lanka still face the same political motive even under this government. If not why can’t this government cannot take action against those who were proved undoubtedly by the supreme court as responsible for the bankruptcy or those who built a illegal buddhist temple in illegal lands. There is no reasons other than political motives.
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davidthegood / October 16, 2025
nimal fernando, don’t expect anything from Ranil and Arjuna. Get rid of these Mulanas who totally robbed the treasury and have buildings and wealth from Zambia and Os and several other places and also in USA. In their coffins, their hands will be empty when on their way to hell. Malwana now has an owner. Daisy Achchi got a sackful of gems for the next generation, can you believe.
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Native Vedda / October 17, 2025
davidthegood
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“….. who totally robbed the treasury ….”
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Could you tell us how much was stolen, how did they steal, where did they park, … what evidence can you produce?
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old codger / October 17, 2025
Native,
“Could you tell us how much was stolen, “
I don’t think even DTG ‘s boss, Mr. G.O.D.Almighty knows.
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davidthegood / October 16, 2025
nimal fernando, are you saying that Arjuna and Ranil are homosexuals. That too is a punishable crime.
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leelagemalli / October 17, 2025
How about Harini Amarasooriya, the Premier? if it is claimed that she is a lesbian? and an advocate for the LGBTQ community? We shouldn’t care about someone’s sexual orientation, in my opinion.
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What about the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, if he continues to live a homosexual lifestyle? According to reports, the current president was once a Buddhist monk. He has done everything in his power to destroy the foolish way of thinking.
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What about the AKD and their covert lifestyles, which are under threat today and are not even mentioned by the mainstream media? Even though man entered Germany, the media today does not know where he is. ??????????….. Damian, grrrr?
What about Wimal Rathanayaka, also known as Sabanayaka, and his derogatory public remarks that seriously mislead today’s youth?
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old codger / October 17, 2025
LM
In this country, as in other countries, these things exist , even among the clergy. The difference is that here we don’t talk about it.
In any case, if we all imitated the clergy and didn’t get married, there would be a lot of illegitimate children 🤣🤣
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leelagemalli / October 17, 2025
“Even though man entered Germany, the media today does not know where he is.”.
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Visited Germany, the media of the country hid where he was in Germany……..
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nimal fernando / October 17, 2025
Irrespective of how the request is framed/drawn-up ……… what the “leagal-minds” should have first checked!
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“Singapore is processing its first ever extradition request for a citizen
, businessman Paulus Tannos, from Indonesia. While this is a significant development, the country has not historically extradited its citizens, though it does extradite non-citizens.
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Extradition of a citizen: In March 2025, Singapore’s law ministry announced it was processing an extradition request from Indonesia for Paulus Tannos, who is accused of corruption. He was arrested in January 2025 after a request from Indonesia in December 2024.
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Historical practice: Singapore has not historically extradited its citizens, although it does extradite foreigners.
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Extradition context: The case marks a new development in Singapore’s handling of extradition requests involving its own nationals. It also highlights the cooperation between countries like Singapore and Indonesia to combat corruption.”
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davidthegood / October 17, 2025
nimal fernando, you are unaware that the whole world is mad who have rejected their creator and are on their way to hell forever. Hope they turn back in time.and soon.
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old codger / October 18, 2025
DTG,
If the whole world is going to end up in Hell, how will you get your virgins in Heaven? Or will you be happy with reconditioned virgins?
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davidthegood / October 18, 2025
old codger, not crazy about virgins like you.
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old codger / October 18, 2025
DTG,
“not crazy about virgins like you”
Well, I am not a virgin. But if you are that way inclined, please contact Lester.
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Native Vedda / October 17, 2025
nimal fernando
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“Why do I feel like the Lone Ranger ……… fighting for justice and fair-play in the forum?”
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You know why you were contemporary of Banda, Weeping Widow, …… and known only people like …. Dinesh, Mahinda, Jayaratne, Ratnasri, Dingiri, ….. and you are never allowed to appreciate learned leaders educated and wise.
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Here is one …..
Please Listen the entire speech …………..
Sri Lankan PM Stresses Education and Regional Cooperation in Delhi Visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR3NNcq8ACU
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See how your generation (not you personally, SJ certainly) ruined the youth of this island and its future, … by electing, fixing, dump asses, unqualified, unwise … to the top jobs.
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Certainly many would blame you …. for all sorts of …..
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nimal fernando / October 18, 2025
“You know why you were contemporary of Banda, Weeping Widow, …… and known only people like …. Dinesh, Mahinda, Jayaratne, Ratnasri, Dingiri,”
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Native,
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They are your compatriots ……. rather than my!
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You always talk about them with such comprehensive knowledge. I wish I knew them and their deeds so I have more insight who really was responsible for progressively screwing the country. But gotta admit I’ve gain some knowledge from what you have written about them. :)))
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Harani’s speech was good …… for better or for worse we are heading in a new/different direction. Before ………. it was either Ranil or Mahinda who had all the wisdom! :))))))
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That’s what I believed about Ranil …… reading OC and LM day after day ……. now I’ve blocked them from my page like Lester ….. I’m beginning to see sunshine and daylight about the true situation.
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DGT and his sidekick better bless Lester! :)))
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Native Vedda / October 17, 2025
nimal fernando
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“Man, I tell ya it’s one Mad Mad Mad country!”
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I agree.
That’s why you must spend more time listening to good music and less time watching Political ….
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Tere Mere Beech Mein with lyrics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5e68j2Xcfk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXVOKep5zeU
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old codger / October 19, 2025
Native,
Nice music, but I don’t think a Sound Nazi like Nimal would like the 78rpm quality. 😁
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Douglas / October 18, 2025
nf – You said – “There are so many in this forum……. few words of English”. What untruth? They have exhausted all the possible untruths. Now, they have resorted to the very lowest of the lowest to talk of ‘Sexual’ orientations of the leaders of the NPP. To what ‘LOW’ levels these people have degenerated, but as you said, they thrive because of their ability to coin a few words of English
You concluded by saying, “Mad, Mad, Mad country”. What? Is it only Sri Lanka? What about those who have chosen to live outside ( our own Sri Lankans) who have made those countries also “Mad, Mad, Mad countries”?
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RBH59 / October 16, 2025
Sri Lanka’s Legal Blind Spot: Why We Keep Failing To Bring Arjuna Mahendran Home
If a person destroys Sri Lanka’s economy or contributed to country bakrupt where many daied its people and hides in a protected country like Singapore, but U.S. caught bin Laden in pakistan — instead, Sri lanka can be diplomacy, and international cooperation to seek justice.
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SJ / October 16, 2025
RBH
You know who ‘destroyed Sri Lanka’s economy and contributed to country bankruptcy”
U.S. caught bin Laden in pakistan”— but not by legal methods.
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To be realistic, we could hire a gang of hit-men who can blindside the Singaporean cops.
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RBH59 / October 18, 2025
SJ
During the Aragalaya the majority named who was involved and most oppostion are included naming the Past leaders even in Parliment and they the recourding pointing who leaders for Bond scam why is in Singapore he can come the it was told that he was going to a weding and there more evident from Parlimentary dbate.
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Mallaiyuran / October 19, 2025
Some individuals and groups have profited from these arrangements, but few have considered relocating the UN headquarters outside America or funding such a move. Doing so might shift the UN’s influence away from the United States. So far from my observance, neither you are nor Rowdy Royal came forward to spend some money for this purpose, but you only deposited in your bank accounts that all you profited in your life. Only American citizens share out of their earning for UN have its own office.
Kakam Thiddy Maadu Sakathu. As an analogy, just as crows cannot make a cow fall and die by cursing it; So, one day or other day just be satisfied to accept America as it is for keeping UN tied with it by paying the UN expenses and wisely keeping your money in your account. Unlike frogs and toads, don’t spend your mouth to attract unwanted attention for your money accounts.
Think about Hamas. How much did you or Old Rowdy King spent on the war for Palestine? There is skepticism about whether the international community will come forward to rebuild Palestine that is only for Hamas to continue its conflict with Israel. This situation is likened to a children’s game in Tamil, “Nullu Pirandu, Killu Pirandu,” where Hamas and Israel are caught in an endless cycle of struggle.
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Mallaiyuran / October 19, 2025
The United States located and apprehended Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, but the methods employed were not strictly legal. This raises questions about the interpretation and application of legality in international affairs, especially in cases involving global security threats.
Pakistan’s involvement in the situation is complex. While Osama bin Laden orchestrated the attacks on the Twin Towers and remained hidden, the legality of his actions cannot be justified. Pakistan, meanwhile, received arms from the United States, which were eventually transferred to Osama’s associates. This arrangement is questionable from a legal standpoint.
Pakistan is seen as playing a double game—simultaneously supporting and opposing efforts to capture a declared criminal. Such actions suggest an ambiguous stance, as Pakistan both harbored Osama and engaged in dealings that could be considered illegal. These inconsistencies highlight a misunderstanding of legal principles and context. I am not insisting that you must take course in Karl Marx’s school that where you certify “it was legal” or where to say it is illegal, unethical, dishonest…..
The United States does not always recognize United Nations relations as binding law. Instead, America follows its own legal standards and interprets international agreements to suit its interests. For example, the United States leases the building for the UN headquarters and covers lease liabilities, which further demonstrates its control over certain international matters.
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J.C. Lately / October 16, 2025
J.C. Lately
A Presidential Commission of Inquiry found Arjuna Mahendran guilty of causing loss to the government. The loss, though may not be immediate, will have to be incurred in the future years.
The three reasons to be fulfilled do appear to have been complied with. Firstly, a verdict by a PCI must be strong enough in the interim for Singapore to extradite AM if he wishes to appeal to higher courts.
Causing loss to the country or in the least meddling with operations of central banks must surely be offenses in both countries.
The question arises as to why AM who was honest enough to return to SL after the wedding he attended, wasn’t honest enough to wait until the PCI report was out. He left surreptitiously after Sirisena took over the Ministry of Economic Development from Ranil.
A former PM of Singapore is on record of having said to a corrupt minister when caught that he ought to choose between admitting guilt or committing suicide. The guilty one chose suicide.
Governors of central banks in both countries must be holding ministerial ranks.
Therefore, Singapore should do all it can to prevent AM committing suicide by arresting and extraditing him to challenge the PCI verdict in courts of law here. Only if he is found guilty, SL could ensure that he lives long in the appointed place and dies only of natural causes.
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Tony / October 16, 2025
There is no legal blind spot. RW facilitated AM’s escape. Now AKD”, the red elephant” adopted son of RW doesn’t want bring AM eatheir. They are all partners.
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davidthegood / October 16, 2025
Tony, If RW facilitated AM;s escape, he will not allow AM to be brought back and charged. Try some other method outside the “Partners” you mention.
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Dinuk / October 16, 2025
This article misses the Big Picture of Geopolitics and the fact that Singapore is a Hub of international Bond scams and networks of international financial corruption and crimes operated by Vulture Funds like BlackRock.
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nimal fernando / October 16, 2025
Get him like how they got Eichmann ……. then Olugala and the team would’ve come of age ……
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Or task Ishara Seveanthi to plan and carry out the deed …… we have the local talent ……. but let go to waste ……
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old codger / October 17, 2025
Nimal. Ishara Sewwandi looks like Ramona 30 years ago. Waste of talent…..
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nimal fernando / October 18, 2025
Geeeze OC! ……. That’s not a very nice thing to say about your own wife!!! :))))
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Are things now turning nasty ……. since she fell in love with Donald? :)))
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Ramona is a beauty then and now. You’re one lucky guy!!!
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nimal fernando / October 16, 2025
Native,
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It was the people who didn’t vote for Ranil …….. why take revenge from dogs by appointing Deshabandu to grow the acid trade? ………. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YP8trIsjrc
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Thought Ranil was a great Buddhist.
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Looks like he doesn’t understand Buddhism the way DTG does!
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Ranil better lend some of his rare Buddhist books to DTG to read ……. and interpret the way he does the Bible ………..
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Native Vedda / October 18, 2025
nimal fernando
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Thanks for your link.
Tell us what the hell our coastguard vessels (all of the vessels were gifts from Hindia, USA, Australia, Japan … bought a few from Israel) are doing on our shores? Daily Mirror recently reported according to an audit report “several Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessels remain inactive for years, while others await costly repairs or disposal”.
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As a concerned person you should have raised these issues on Colombo Telegraph.
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Do you recommend Wimal Sangili Karuppan Weerawansa be appointed as the Minister of Defence as he is known to have run several ministries including engineering related ones such as Industries, Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development, Supply chain Management, Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities , Urban Development, Construction and Housing, …… . ?
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Don’t you think he is left to rot and waste his potentials?
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Its not fair after all he used to be an active card carrying member of JVP until Mahinda Rajapaksa decided to punish JVP by engineering a split among the party.
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old codger / October 19, 2025
Native,
“Tell us what the hell our coastguard vessels (all of the vessels were gifts from Hindia,…………..”
Unfortunately, they were not supplied with a lifetime fuel allowance. You know that a bankrupt country cannot supply fuel to its Navy, though it can supply fuel for thousands of imported second-hand cars.
I hear Harini is negotiating the terms for the next donation, which must include diesel as well. If not, the Navy will auction the drugs to pay for diesel.
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leelagemalli / October 19, 2025
OC,
“I hear Harini is negotiating the terms for the next donation, which must include diesel as well. If not, the Navy will auction the drugs to pay for diesel”.
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I believe that the AKD’s rule is about to collapse, which is why he permitted Premier Harini Amarasooriya to travel to India and begin enhancing the perception of the current NPP-led government. She is discussing the reputation of her Indian university during her visit for this reason.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjnERgkbiOE
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After AKD’s recent trips to China and India are reportedly without any “huge” revelations, he has finally allowed the Premier to fulfill her role. THAMBUTHEGAMA burampi says it’s worth a try today, even though it was a little late.
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Douglas / October 17, 2025
Everyone talks of ‘Arjuna Mahendran’ and ‘Ranil W’s Bond Scam’.
Does anyone talk of ‘ Thiran Alles’ and his ‘ Go Between’ part played in paying ‘millions’ by Basil Rajapakse to an LTTE operative to prevent the Tamils voting at a Presidential Election, even when this ‘Go Between’ (Thiran Alles) explained how it was arranged, released in a video presentation? Apart from that, many such ‘Shady Deals’ have come to light. For example, the major role he played in the ‘W 15 Hotel’ attack using the ex-IGP Deshabandu Thennakone.
Shouldn’t this Government be accused of ‘Fixing Files’? Not fixing, those files have been ‘Stone Walled’. If not done, this is not Sri Lanka.
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nimal fernando / October 17, 2025
What the leagal-minds should have first checked!
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“Singapore is processing its first ever extradition request for a citizen
, businessman Paulus Tannos, from Indonesia. While this is a significant development, the country has not historically extradited its citizens, though it does extradite non-citizens.
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Extradition of a citizen: In March 2025, Singapore’s law ministry announced it was processing an extradition request from Indonesia for Paulus Tannos, who is accused of corruption. He was arrested in January 2025 after a request from Indonesia in December 2024.
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Historical practice: Singapore has not historically extradited its citizens, although it does extradite foreigners.
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Extradition context: The case marks a new development in Singapore’s handling of extradition requests involving its own nationals. It also highlights the cooperation between countries like Singapore and Indonesia to combat corruption.”
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Lester / October 17, 2025
“The evidence, though massive in volume, did not clearly prove criminal intent.”
This is a contradiction. Ranil blocked the extradition of Mahendran.
“A Supreme Court report by two judges outlined the involvement of top politicians, including then-Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and several cabinet members, in facilitating and benefiting from the fraudulent transactions.”
If AM was extradited to SL, he might reveal conman Ranil’s role in the bond scam. How many millions of USD = billions of SLR conman got in kickbacks is the question of the day, as Perpetual Treasuries (when raided by the CID) attempted to wipe their hard drives. Even if a drive is wiped, data can be recovered.
Court testimony: During the presidential commission of inquiry into the bond scam, the chief dealer for Perpetual Treasuries, Nuwan Salgado, testified that he ordered a computer technician to delete over 100 telephone call recordings.
No doubt, some of those calls were to conman Ranil. The amount and location of wire transfers likely to accounts in Switzerland or the Bahamas.
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old codger / October 17, 2025
“How many millions of USD = billions of SLR conman got in kickbacks”
Says the “expert in Higher Mathematics “.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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davidthegood / October 18, 2025
old codger, you will never have answers to your idiotic questions, so why waste your breath?
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old codger / October 18, 2025
DTG,
So, was God involved in the bond scam?
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davidthegood / October 18, 2025
old codger, you are more sick than I thought.
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Lester / October 19, 2025
davidthegood,
In the public domain, the written word is a reflection of both education and character. Someone who uses foul language repeatedly is clearly lacking in both.
You may wish to e-mail the CT editor to address your concerns about obscene content: colombotelegraph@gmail.com
I have created a filter, so I do not see the obscene content here.
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old codger / October 19, 2025
My little pussycat,
“I have created a filter, so I do not see the obscene content here.”
So, “God” is an obscene word now?
😘😘😘😘
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Lester / October 18, 2025
DTG,
Even if he had the answers, a beggar would not necessarily understand. So giving the answer is itself a waste of time. The best solution is to not even look at the question. 😆
Last week, “Nimal Fernando” could not understand the GDP formulation. He said it’s “gobbledygook.” Low IQ individuals get frustrated easily.
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old codger / October 18, 2025
Lester darling,
So you ARE reading my comments? If your filter is on the blink, try tightening some nuts.
I am soon thrilled , pussy-cat. xoxoxo
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chiv / October 18, 2025
OC , pussy – cat
xoxoxo
🤣😂🤣😂
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leelagemalli / October 19, 2025
Chiv,
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The ONE-NUT man’s hibernation is getting closer by the hour. Now the scumbag is packing his suitcase.
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leelagemalli / October 19, 2025
From an expert’s perspective, the nutless boy’s comments do not align with the requirements of each article.
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Eliminating the numerous absurd remarks made by Lester and Deepthi De Silva would be the solution. These individuals are pre-calculated employees of some of the population’s darker factions
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leelagemalli / October 19, 2025
OC,
His filter is merely a fantasy to prevent us from leaving comments. This man deserves to receive a buffaloe award. This man is a real joker, and I don’t want to bring shame to the four-legged creatures.
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nimal fernando / October 18, 2025
““Nimal Fernando” could not understand the GDP formulation.”
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Geeeze Man Lester ……. didn’t know you are still hurting from the mauling you got ……… looks like your firewall is not protecting you: get a better one!
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I’m not gonna waste a lot of time and words ……. to expose to readers how high your IQ is …… it can be very simply done …… easy peasy. Using simple STEM logic you are such an admirer of! :)))
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1. You had to prove Mahinda and Gota attracted more FDI.
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2. You dumped some GDP figures and thought that was a sure sign of FDI going up.
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3. GDP can go up with 0 (zero) FDI.
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4. So, unless you are an Einstein (look I didn’t call you an idiot, an imbecile, a dunce, a nitwit, a bonehead, …… add ye own ……. I gave the respect ye high IQ deserve!) how can you link increasing GDP = increasing FDI?
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5. If GDP can go up with 0 FDI. Prove how the link is made, increasing GDP is a sure indication of increasing FDI.
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6. No room to dabble in possibilities, you have to prove the certainty.
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This is the best chance for you to prove and heal your wounded ego. :))))
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Lester / October 19, 2025
Old Codger the Pervert is a real loser. He used the proxy to give 8 thumbs down to all of Ramona’s posts: https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/woke-culture-a-global-wave-that-sri-lankan-parents-must-understand/.
Who the heck uses their free time to thumb down some old lady?
He does the same thing with Leonard, whenever Leonard corrects Scott.
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old codger / October 19, 2025
Definition of “Pervert “:
A guy with a deficit of nuts, hiding behind a firewall so that he can’t see the kisses that others are sending him.😗😘
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leelagemalli / October 19, 2025
OC,
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I believe that “Deepthi De Sliva” may have been murdered by Lester as of right now, which is why we are unable to see her leaving any more comments. Rajapakses undoubtedly hired the Lester and Deepthi combination.
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Douglas / October 19, 2025
Many are talking of Arjuna Mahaendran. I think Uvindu Kurukulasuriya ( I believe he is the editor of this page) has had a telephone conversation with Arjuna Mahandra. Please check the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19yAKCDauM/
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leelagemalli / October 19, 2025
Why don’t you talk to us, Douglas, the NPP promoter, about how Ishara Sevwandhi and her skills can be used to further NPP politics?
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I pondered: Does any civilized state man ever have the right to exaggerate about a citizen who has been killed, whether or not they are a drug trafficker?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlW2WWK8jSc
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