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A total of USD 56 billion has been parked abroad by powerful persons during the past few years, Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapaksha informed Parliament today.
“A sum of USD 9 billion has been parked this year alone,” the Minister said.
I propose a special motion to order these persons to bring back their money which is parked abroad. There are some secretaries of some MPs who have parked more than USD 150 million each,” the Minister revealed.
“It will be possible to settle all debts which Sri Lanka owes other nations if these parked funds are brought back,” he added.
Also he slammed the Constitutional Council for its alleged failure to nominate members to the Bribery Commission.
“The Constitutional Council is bound to send in its nominees to the Bribery Commission to the President as per the newly enacted Anti-Corruption Bill.
“There is an error in the legislation where the word ‘Constitutional Board’ is mentioned instead of Constitutional Council in some areas. However, the correct wording is mentioned in the section where the appointment of members to the Bribery Commission is stipulated. Therefore there is no reason for the Constitutional Council to send in its nominees to the Bribery Commission. Are the members of the Constitutional Council asleep?” he questioned while highlighting that he would mobilise the people against the Constitutional Council.
The Constitutional Council is headed by the Speaker, while it comprises the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and their nominees, while there are three members from civil society. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)
Sandy Tuesday, 03 October 2023 03:45 PM
Where did the money come from
Gona Wednesday, 04 October 2023 12:05 AM
Hard earned filthy lucre.
Poor Sri Lankan struggling Tuesday, 03 October 2023 03:59 PM
Dear Minister: Why don't you tell those powerful persons who are your leaders, to bring that money to back to this country. If they do NOT do that, prepare legislations compelling them to do so.
sunil Tuesday, 03 October 2023 04:01 PM
The corruption starts at politicians in this country. This is why we need a NPP led government in this country.
Utter idiot Tuesday, 03 October 2023 04:02 PM
The "justice" minister is proposing things. Should we make the laws minister then?
NAGA Tuesday, 03 October 2023 04:10 PM
COLLAPSE RULE OF LAW COLLAPSE HEALTH SYSTEM, COLLAPSE EDUCATION, COLLAPSE AGRICULTURE, COLLAPSE ECONOMY.
Ajare Tuesday, 03 October 2023 04:25 PM
This person is a mixed signal generator. He is in the same camp and we all which family parked that money.
Singing to the gallery Tuesday, 03 October 2023 04:31 PM
Constitutional Council is part and parcel of Parliament. You too are a part of the institute. Instead of hollering, go ahead and finish the job. In the it is you all, who have to nominate. Don't sing for the gallery.
Concerned Tuesday, 03 October 2023 04:32 PM
We can take a break from a lot of ongoing economic activities and use all available resources to bring back this USD 56 Billion. We will be well away
This is reality Tuesday, 03 October 2023 04:52 PM
Name them!
K. Ranaweera Tuesday, 03 October 2023 04:52 PM
So we no need to run after IMF with the begging bowl if this colossal amount of our poor people's money can be brought back to our country. This is an important and serious reveal.
Steve Tuesday, 03 October 2023 04:58 PM
Can you reveal the names, how these monies are parked abroad, and how to stop this happening in the future.
Dr. Amila Kankanamge Tuesday, 03 October 2023 05:02 PM
Namal the future president will fix this.
Sivalingam Tuesday, 03 October 2023 05:03 PM
Dealdasa Jarapaksa is better?
Idiots paradise Tuesday, 03 October 2023 05:39 PM
This man is losing his marbles. Better admit him to the asylum.
Raj Tuesday, 03 October 2023 06:58 PM
Another Flatulence from this guy. All previous ones vanished in thin air!
Peth Heath Tuesday, 03 October 2023 07:04 PM
isn't this the man who refused to allow arrest of Gotabaya, when he was minister of justice?
Menik Channa Tuesday, 03 October 2023 07:20 PM
Who is talking now, he may be having credible information, otherwise he would not have uttered these words in the parliament. Since he mentioned these words in the parliament not in a political rally, the police should follow the law of the country and the people must demand immediate actions.
Big Sam Tuesday, 03 October 2023 09:19 PM
He doesn't have anything- otherwise he could have disclosed in parliament as it us privileged from defamation.
nada Tuesday, 03 October 2023 07:52 PM
This man always talks rubbish
Sambo Tuesday, 03 October 2023 07:56 PM
All these councils are of no use and the persons elected are the same.
Joshua Tuesday, 03 October 2023 08:12 PM
It is patked by your namesake. You want any help ? You are blind as a bat
Karalasingam Sivalingam Tuesday, 03 October 2023 09:30 PM
People who have parked money overseas, should be compelled to bring back that sum to Sri Lanka, it was reported some exporters don't bring their money earned via exports of tea, rubber, coconut , spices etc; there's no mechanism in place to compel the exporters to bring back the entire money earned on exports to the country, this is another reason for the country to go bankrupt.
Gh Wednesday, 04 October 2023 03:02 AM
There are rumours that mahinda invested 10bn dollars in an African power plant, where did that money come from
Moh Sleiman Wednesday, 04 October 2023 05:38 AM
Hey dont beat around the bush ,Mr wijedasa Rajapaksha you very well know the people who have looted the country,One family is your name sake.PUT one person behind bars and the rest will follow,So if you have the BALLS to do it,Please prove your worth.
Gaston Wednesday, 04 October 2023 09:14 AM
Wijedasa, the Master of hallucinations
ANURA NANAYAKKARA Wednesday, 04 October 2023 09:21 AM
MR. PLEASE BRING THE LAWS TO BRING THESE CORRUPT INDIVIDUALS BEFORE THE COURTS AND TO PUNISH THEM PROPERLY. JUST TALKING ABOUT THIS TO THREATEN THESE PEOPLE TO RECEIVE A COMMISSION FROM THESE PEOPLE IS NOT GOOD . PEOPLE WILL START TO SUSPECT YOU TOO.
Mohamed Adham Wednesday, 04 October 2023 09:56 AM
Is Avant garde owner among them ? He took you on a grand US tour which included Las Vegas and rides on luxurious stretch limos.
Vadivel Wednesday, 04 October 2023 10:17 AM
Ranil is friend to these powerful persons and how can you expect a change in Law? Can you name those individuals in parliament?
Roshanaly Wednesday, 04 October 2023 11:28 AM
Every time you accuse somebody, but you never reveal their names.
Ron Wednesday, 04 October 2023 12:03 PM
No system no proof no money blowing like the wind....cash no lanka
Ranjith Wednesday, 04 October 2023 02:54 PM
Minister please don't lie, be a true Srilankan disclose the names to help the government to bring back this money 56 billion.
Buddhist Wednesday, 04 October 2023 04:17 PM
Why won't he talk about the black money deposited by the politicians and their catches abroad?
Feroz Omar Wednesday, 04 October 2023 04:50 PM
As you have ascertained the amount you must know the culprits, why don’t you disclose the names?
ANNECUNT Wednesday, 04 October 2023 08:59 PM
we need scotland yard to bring back the money
kumar Saturday, 07 October 2023 08:27 AM
Based on his own publicised views ( his comments on Mulaitivu Judge) he has the power to initiate action, and he is responsible, if he fails to do so he must resign.
Crooked Justice Minister Wednesday, 11 October 2023 10:26 PM
DEALDASA ALWAYS COMES OUT WITH SOMETHING SENSATIONAL. THIS IS LIKE THE SODA BOTTLE AND WILL DIE DOWN AFTER THE INITIAL STIRRING. DEALDASA IS ONLY INTERESTED IN STIRRING UP THE PEOPLE AFTER THAT HE WILL GO INTO HIDING AS THERE WONT BE ANY TRUTH IN HIS STATEMENTS !
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