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President must disclose recipient of $2.5m transfer: Namal
Colombo, April 24 (Daily Mirror) - National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa has called on the President to immediately reveal the recipient of a controversial US$2.5 million transfer, alleging that the government is attempting to conceal multiple financial irregularities.
Speaking to journalists in Colombo, he alleged that the $2.5 million payment had been made following instructions received via a fraudulent email, reportedly in December last year. He questioned the lack of transparency and accountability surrounding the transaction.
“Who received this $2.5 million? Was it sent to a single account or multiple accounts?” he asked, urging authorities to disclose details and initiate a comprehensive investigation.
He further charged that the government had failed to take legal action months after the incident and was instead attempting to shift responsibility onto lower-level officials.
Namal also criticized the government’s handling of coal imports, claiming that substandard supplies had resulted in financial losses that were ultimately passed on to the public. He accused authorities of protecting certain companies while neglecting to investigate alleged fraud.
The parliamentarian additionally alleged that Sri Lanka had paid unusually high prices for fuel in the global market, further burdening the economy.
He expressed concern over what he described as a breakdown in state institutions, alleging that politically affiliated appointments had weakened governance and accountability mechanisms.
Namal concluded by calling for an independent and transparent investigation into all alleged irregularities, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.
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