Former MP – Sajin Vaas Gunawardena has emphasised that he is not in hiding as claimed by reports.

Noting that the many in the country knew where he lived, he has said that he is not in hiding.

Mr. Gunewardena was responding to a recent news report which had been quoted by president of the ‘Magen Ratata organization’, Mr. Sanjaya Mahawatta, during a recent media briefing.

Mr. Mahawatta had said that according to the news report, a court order had been issued to summon Mr. Gunawardena over a massive tax fraud.

Speaking further, Mr. Gunewardena says that the report quoted was dated well over 07 – 08 in the past and he had already appeared in court in this regard to resolve the matter.

He added that he has been paying taxes for over 10 -15 years.

He also challenged Mr. Mahawatta to take the matter up in court, and he will appear accordingly to reveal the truth.

The statements of Mr. Gunewardena and Mr. Mahawatta are as follows.