Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- SLMC Member of Parliament M.L.A.M. Hizbullah has rejected media reports claiming that he was deceived in a gold business deal in Ghana, as reported by certain Ghanaian media.

Issuing a statement, the former minister's media unit noted that several media outlets have published reports claiming that Dr. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah was deceived in a gold business deal that was allegedly reported by Ghanaian media.

"We completely reject these claims and firmly state that there is absolutely no truth to the information being circulated."

"In reality, Dr. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah had travelled to Ghana along with his friends from Saudi Arabia for business purposes. During the visit, he became aware that certain individuals were attemp...