’Siriliya Saviya’ funds still in account, no corruption involved: Defense counsel

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President’s Counsel Anil Silva, appearing for Shiranthi Rajapaksa, told court that the funds in question were still in the ‘Siriliya Saviya’ account at the Suduwella Branch, adding that although Rs. 160 million was required to purchase a CT scanner, only Rs. 42 million had been collected by 2014, after which the account was frozen following a complaint made after the change of government. ..