PRECIFAC concludes probe into H’tota port opening ceremony

23 September 2016 11:31 am

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)