March 07, Colombo (LNW): Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe on Wednesday (06) announced in Parliament that ACMC MP Ali Sabri Raheem’s parliamentary services will be suspended for one month, effective immediately.
This decision comes in light of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges’ recommendations.
During the parliamentary session, MPs approved a resolution proposing the suspension of MP Raheem from participating in parliamentary proceedings.
The suspension follows an incident in May last year when MP Raheem was apprehended by Sri Lanka Customs officials at Katunayake Airport upon his return from Dubai.
The MP was found in possession of undeclared gold weighing over 3 kilograms, valued at Rs. 74 million, and 91 smartphones valued at more than Rs. 4.2 million.
As a consequence, MP Raheem was fined Rs. 7.5 million and released upon payment. The undeclared items were confiscated by customs authorities.
