Audio:- Complaints of mass scale frauds against ‘yahapalana’ govt.
SATURDAY, 02 JANUARY 2016
‘Voice Against Corruption’ (VAC) complained yesterday (1st) to Anti-Corruption Committee Secretariat against the present government and its ministers regarding large scale financial frauds.
The convener of VAC JVP Provincial Councilor Wasantha Samarasinghe handed over the petition through Attorney at Law Thushara Ranatunga.
Mr. Wasantha Samarasingeh speaking to the media after making the complaint said, “His organization handed over a complaint agaisnt the ‘yahapalana’ government and the Minister of Finance for committing irregularities violating even customs laws and regulations. He pointed out that the a sum of Rs.5000 million was denied to the country by undervaluing vehicles brought in to the country since 8th January, last year. He said the Minister of Finance has been involved in releasing vehicles. Mr. Samarasinghe said investigations carried out by AG’s department and Customs have confirmed that vehicles have been released without paying the due taxes.
He said the Minister of Finance is involved in legalizing illegal activities of racketeers.”