PM can bring bond scam thieves before the law

Prime Minister is fully capable of bringing bond scam thieves before the law : Sunil Handunnetti

by Staff Writer 08-12-2019 | 8:45 PM
COLOMBO (News 1st) - Former Chairman of the COPE, Sunil Hadunetti expressed the following views regarding the Forensic Audit Report into the Bond Scam. Sunil Handunnetti, former Chairman of COPE noted that when the Parliamentary sessions re-commence, the COPE will be able to do carry out its duties, however, once the Parliament is dissolved the COPE will once again be unable to function. He added that the recommendation of the Attorney General clearly states that the Governor of the Central Bank has informed that this report must be sent to the members of the COPE and to the Minister of Finance. He added that Finance Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa is the subject Minister and if he wants, he can obtain the report from the Governor of the Central Bank in a matter of time. The former Chairman added that Prime Minister is fully capable of exercising the law and bringing to book those who are responsible for the bond scam.