Former Lanka Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa Allowed To Travel Abroad

"He is supposed to return by 15th January 2023," Sri Lanka's anti-corruption body said.

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Sri Lanka's highest court has allowed former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa to travel overseas until Jan. 15, anti-corruption body Transparency International Sri Lanka said on Friday.

"Court allowed Basil Rajapaksa to travel overseas upon a request made by his counsel seeking permission to go for medical check-ups. He is supposed to return by 15th January 2023," said Transparency International, which had sought a ban on his travels.

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