Many politicians in Sri Lanka are accused of corruption

The Magistrate made this ruling after looking into chargers made by the police on misuse of funds allocated for "Samurdhi" projects.

Approximately rupees three million had been allocated for two projects by then Samurdhi Affairs minister SB Dissanayake on the request of Women's Affairs minister Amara Piyaseeli Rathnayake.

Investigating police officers told the courts that there were no such projects in the relevant areas.

The officials of the non-governmental organizations who are said to have received the funds also have been charged.

The Magistrate informed the police that if they intend to arrest the suspects they should seek the attorney generals advice before doing so.