Indictment was served on former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and three others on charges of financial misconduct amounting to Rs 33 million of the Divi Neguma Department funds.

The other accused are former Secretary to the Economic Development Ministry Dr. Nihal Jayathilake, Divi Neguma Department Director Kithsiri Ranawaka and Assistant Director Bandula Thilakasiri.

They are accused on five counts.

It is alleged that they have misused Rs 33 million in supplying roofing sheets to Divi Neguma Development Officers.