PRECIFAC concludes probe into H’tota port opening ceremony

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The Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) today concluded its inquiry into the misappropriation of government funds at the opening ceremony of the Hambantota port.

A spokesman for the commission said the final report into the inquiry would be handed over to the president shortly.

Several people including former Ports and Highways Project Minister and MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena, former Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Dr. Priyath Bandu Wickrama and artistes Jackson Anthony, dancers and choreographers Channa and Upuli Wijewardene were questioned in connection with the matter.(Ajith Siriwardana)

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Arnold Friday, 23 September 2016 01:53 PM

How about the billions spent on the swearing in ceremony of MR in 2010?

Taxpayer Friday, 23 September 2016 04:26 PM

Hope this and other inquiries are of some benefit to the country without being wasteful time and money.

Selvyn Friday, 23 September 2016 05:11 PM

This govt has an obligation to learn many things to avoid corruption mal administration and wastage via DM Android App

ranmala Saturday, 24 September 2016 10:08 AM

Simply handing over report is not enough we need action against all wrongdoers MY3

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