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CID launches probe into alleged misuse of President’s Fund
By Norman Palihawadane and Hemantha Randunu
The CID yesterday launched a probe into the alleged misuse of the Presidential Fund during the previous administration.
Acting under the direction of Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya, the investigations were prompted by the findings of an ongoing inquiry conducted by the current government.
Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa recently brought the allegations to light in Parliament.
Acting IGP Weerasuriya confirmed that the CID had initiated the investigation.
Statements are to be recorded from the politicians involved in the alleged misuse of the President’s Fund.
Dr. Jayatisssa presented a list of politicians who had received money from the President’s Fund.
MP Dayasiri Jayasekera has denied that he ever obtained money from the President’s Fund. He has alleged that the beneficiaries included some prominent NPP politicians, and he will reveal their names soon.