The Sri Lankan government today announced that charges will be framed against the former Army Chief Retired General Sarath Fonseka in civil courts under the Sri Lankan Penal Code and Exchange Control Act in two weeks' time. <br/><br/>These charges are in addition to the charges which are being leveled against him by the military.<br/><br/>Minister of Export Development and International Trade Prof. G.L. Peiris in a media briefing said that Sarath Fonseka will be charged in the civil courts for fraud, condoning fraud, plotting against the government, creating unrest within the army and keeping army deserters under his protection.<br/><br/>In addition, charges will also be made under the Exchange Control Act for violating and condoning the violation of foreign exchange laws.