The Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges has launched an investigation after reports of financial fraud in the distribution of water filter sets to kidney patients in the North Central Province.

Secretary Lasil de Silva said that financial fraud of Rs. 13 billion had taken place. He added that 20 officers attached to the North Central Provincial Council have been summoned to obtain statements.

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