6. Divulging &c. of information an offence

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

Any person who knows or has reason to believe that an investigation into the commission of the offence of money laundering has been, is being, or is about to be made, and who—

(a)

divulges, other than in the performance of his duties under this Act, that fact or other information relating to such investigation to any Court or to any other person, knowing that the investigation is likely to be prejudiced thereby; or

(b)

discloses, other than in the performance of his duties under this Act, the identity of the person against whom such investigation has been, is being, or is about to, be made;

(c)

knowingly falsifies, conceals, destroys or otherwise disposes of, or causes or permits the falsification,

Prevention of Money Laundering concealment, destruction or disposal of, any document or material which is, or is likely to be, relevant to that investigation, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act, and shall on conviction after trial before the High Court, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand rupees or to imprisonment of either description for a period not exceeding six months, or to both such fine and imprisonment,

Part II

Freezing and Forfeiture of Assets in Relation to the Offence of Money Laundering

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Part III

General

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Part IV

Provisions Relating to Extradition and Mutual Assistance in Relation to the Offence of Money Laundering

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