CB Bond Scam - I continued probe despite ex-PM’s obstacles: MS

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Former president Maithripala Sirisena said investigations on the Central Bank bond scam should proceed interrupted.

He told Daily Mirror at a recent interview that he did his job when he was in office despite then prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe standing in his way.

“Mr. Wickremesinghe placed hurdles against the investigations. Actually, he started inquiries against the police sleuths who conducted investigations into the bond scam. Those police officers were taken to task for examining the telephone details of some MPs. However, I proceeded with investigations despite obstacles. I did documentation work to get the then CB governor Arjuna Mahendran extradited from Singapore,” Mr. Sirisena said.

Responding to a query about securing Cabinet approval to retain his official residence during retirement, he said the five past presidents were entitled to such housing benefits after relinquishing office.

Mr. Sirisena said all those former presidents or their widows were using such benefits up to date and the Presidents Entitlement Act No 6 of 1984 defines privileges and benefits for serving and past presidents. (Kelum Bandara)

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Senarath Saturday, 11 January 2020 05:44 PM

I believe you here although usually you are a lying weasel

Sambo Saturday, 11 January 2020 05:49 PM

It is very easy to put the blame on others and try to wash your hand. But as the then head of state you were responsible for the bond scam and also the 21st April attack.

Weera Sankili Saturday, 11 January 2020 05:58 PM

Sure, I will come to Parliament from Pohottuwa List.

Anmanpan Saturday, 11 January 2020 06:43 PM

Bana talk. Why was pages missing from Presidential report? Whom are you shielding?

S.P. Ramkumar Saturday, 11 January 2020 07:19 PM

Former president is joking he is try to escape from his responsibilities. He is the one only gave an appointment to Arjuna Mahendran. Now he is singing a sinking song.

Thusith Saturday, 11 January 2020 07:27 PM

You are a classless rogue, soulless human being

Nikan-Sena Saturday, 11 January 2020 07:53 PM

You scanned the scam!!!

edward Saturday, 11 January 2020 08:11 PM

he is now talking shit

sam silva Saturday, 11 January 2020 08:38 PM

Mr former president You had over four years and now you are talking. In the meantime without seeing the world should have stayed in your country and attended to burning issues.

cineha Saturday, 11 January 2020 09:42 PM

You got the timing wrong GS.....you should have spoken out while in power...not now...

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