Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Monday, August 17, 2015

Sri Lanka calls on international help to find former first family’s alleged foreign fortune

British financial crime experts give advice as Sri Lanka pursues corruption cases against former ruling clan, foreign minister tells The Telegraph on eve of elections

Former Sri Lankan president and parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa
Former Sri Lankan president and parliamentary candidate Mahinda Rajapaksa Photo: Getty Images
Telegraph.co.ukSri Lanka’s leaders have appealed to Britain, America and the World Bank to help to track down the overseas assets of the former ruling family as they accelerate plans for trials for rampant corruption after Monday's elections.