Forensic audit over fuel distribution scam: Minister

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1 year ago

August 24, 2023

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A forensic audit is to be conducted on the fuel distribution scam that had taken place in 2022, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera informed Parliament today.

Minister Wijesekera who was responding to an oral question raised by MP Thushara Indunil Amarasena said it has been found that the scam has been done by using duplicate invoices.

“KPMG Ltd, a local expert company will conduct the forensic audit,” the Minister said.

MP Amarasena said a certain amount of refined fuel had gone missing during importing last year.

“The fuel in 500 bowsers had been unloaded at a location which is not a storage. Three officers of the CPC alleged to have been involved in the scam have been promoted,” he also alleged.

The Minister who responded said all details over the incident can be revealed by the forensic audit.

(dailymirror.lk)

Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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December 7, 2024

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote.

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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December 7, 2024

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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December 6, 2024

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.