The case filed against four accused including former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa for allegedly misappropriating Rs.2991 million of funds belonging to Divi Neguma Department while distributing roofing sheets other housing materials among Divi Neguma beneficiaries during the previous Presidential Election was fixed for further trial on July 18 by Colombo High Court.
When the case came up before High Court Judge R. Gurusinghe, the prosecution sought a further date for trial since Deputy Solicitor General Thusith Mudalige was appearing for another case in Supreme Court.
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