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The Pandora Papers, which has exposed the secret wealth and dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires in one of the biggest leaks of financial documents, last night stirred up the high ranks within the government and political circles in Sri Lanka as former parliamentarian Nirupama Rajapaksa was documented in it.
The papers have been put together by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and over 600 journalists the world over, in the largest collaboration in journalism history.
The Daily Mirror learns that the matter will be discussed within the high ranks today as some leaders such as Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have already vowed to investigate the claims against all the citizens documented in the papers.
Nirupama Rajapaksa has been documented in the Pandora Papers as a ruling party member.
She was a former member of parliament.
According to the Pandora Papers, it is alleged that Nirupama Rajapaksa and her husband Thirukumar Nadesan together controlled a shell company they used to buy luxury apartments in London and Sydney and to make investments, according to leaked files.
It is alleged that Nadesan set up other shell companies and trusts in secrecy jurisdictions, and he used them to obtain lucrative consulting contracts from foreign companies doing business with the Sri Lankan government and to buy artwork.
According to the Pandora Paper leaks, in 2018, one of the companies, Pacific Commodities, transferred 31 paintings and other South Asian art pieces to the Geneva Freeport, an ultra-secure warehouse where assets are not subject to taxes or duties.
In confidential emails to Asiaciti Trust, a Singapore-based offshore services provider, a long-time adviser of Nadesan’s put his overall wealth, as of 2011, at more than $160 million. ICIJ said it couldn’t independently verify the figure. It was alleged that Asiaciti Trust managed some of Nadesan’s offshore companies and trusts, with assets valued at about $18 million, according to an ICIJ analysis.
The firm listed him as a politically connected individual because of his wife’s political position. asiaciti kept the family as clients even after Nadesan was charged with embezzlement in 2016.
Rajapaksa and Nadesan declined to answer ICIJ’S questions about their trusts and companies, the ICIJ said.(JAMILA HUSAIN)
Be Fair Monday, 04 October 2021 08:37 AM
The Papers just gives a hint. Doesn't explicitly state that they have robbed money as the others have. Should not be a reason to blow a trumpet
Spongebob Monday, 04 October 2021 10:58 AM
Are you serious? 160 Mn USD wealth? How if not for robbing?
Tikiri Banda Monday, 04 October 2021 04:55 PM
Are you from a different planet or are you paid by the Rajapakses' to post such comments. I guess ignorance is bliss
Money...money....money Monday, 04 October 2021 08:07 PM
The fact is Nirupama/Nadesan are the front for Rajapksa family.
Mokan Monday, 04 October 2021 08:37 AM
Ha ha ha
Ravi Monday, 04 October 2021 08:48 AM
Look at the power of India , no Indian in the list of the corrupt . Indians have fooled the whole world with “ Gurus” and “ Mahatma Gandhi “. The West thinks the Indians are holier than the holiest.
Gayan Monday, 04 October 2021 08:51 AM
First Panama papers incriminate 'the iron man of previous regime' and now this. Proper investigation should be conducted.
Bing Bing Monday, 04 October 2021 08:51 AM
Cat is out of the bag now
Kikuzaru Monday, 04 October 2021 08:55 AM
Aiyo. Nandasena and Ali Baba. This is how you and your families rip the country off. This is why you pass laws to cleanse this money. A detailed investigation need to be done by the JVP regarding this disclosure and exposed to the public.
FERNANDO Monday, 04 October 2021 08:58 AM
CAT IS OUT OF THE BIG BAG WHAT ARE THE RAJAPAKASAS SAYING
Lion Monday, 04 October 2021 09:02 AM
Our boys may be shivering in their pants.Best part is yet to come.
Lumbini Monday, 04 October 2021 09:09 AM
Good work ICIJ. well done!
Lion Monday, 04 October 2021 10:00 AM
They caught only a sprat while huge tunas and wails are swimming in the ocean un hindered .
Runner Monday, 04 October 2021 10:04 AM
That is one R! The other RRRss!!!
N SENA Monday, 04 October 2021 10:09 AM
WELL, WELL, THE RAJAPAKSAS WILL DEFINITELY DENY FRAUD
I O SALLI Monday, 04 October 2021 10:19 AM
What is wrong is wrong. If they have committed this fraud, someday they'll have to face the curse and consequences.
Kosappu Monday, 04 October 2021 10:40 AM
Golden Triangle N,N
s.shiha Monday, 04 October 2021 03:22 PM
were is a Namal baby????
Freddy Foxx Monday, 04 October 2021 04:24 PM
Good pre election propaganda for the next election.
Fonseka Monday, 04 October 2021 04:46 PM
This is a fraction of what the cartel has stolen over the years.
Vadivelu Yogaratnm Monday, 04 October 2021 04:53 PM
Watch out man white van no joke.
VJ Monday, 04 October 2021 05:22 PM
Robberies now a days take place in broad daylight with sheer impunity. There is nothing the people of this country do about it. The rulers will continue with their agenda in full speed.
Ranaweera Monday, 04 October 2021 05:50 PM
Very good discovery. Cannot escape karma.
Bernard Monday, 04 October 2021 05:57 PM
These sordid dealings by the ruling party clan members is nothing new as two of the former Ambassadors of the nepotism are famous for corrupt practices using their positions but have now escaped scot-free thanks to their membership in the ruling family tree and the present revelation is only a continuation of the flow.
Sam Silva Monday, 04 October 2021 06:01 PM
The pathetic fact that we have face is how ird come after us for few rupees. Also the central bank will impose restrictions we spend our hard earned money.
Joe Monday, 04 October 2021 06:39 PM
Only tip of the Rajapakse ice burg
Kumara Monday, 04 October 2021 07:36 PM
Give people a chance to re-elect them in a free poll! Robbing a nation is terrible, let alone a poor nation!
Kosappu Monday, 04 October 2021 07:56 PM
Australia has already started investigating
Mandayan Monday, 04 October 2021 08:11 PM
Once, all details are out, we can pay off the Chinese and send them packing. Ha, haa
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