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NewsBOC employee jailed for stealing $150,000 from customer account
Former Bank of Ceylon Deputy Country Manager Hassan Waheed was sentenced to over three years in prison for stealing $150,000 from a customer. He was convicted of forgery and theft for the 2019 crime. Due to trial delays, part of his sentence was commuted to a fine, though the court noted he made no effort to repay the stolen funds.
NewsMuizzu tries to distance himself from resort project
President Muizzu has distanced himself from a controversial resort deal involving his relative, Hassaan Waheed. Muizzu claimed he had no prior knowledge of the transaction and dismissed Waheed from his post as Deputy Ambassador. The deal involved a joint venture with an Indian firm to develop resorts on three islands.
