COLOMBO (News 1st); United States Congressman Steven Horsford is initiating a Congressional probe to ascertain who was responsible for fleecing Sri Lankan resources that led to the current situation.

“The country is facing bankruptcy and financial collapse due to the family that controls the nation,” he told a group at a fundraiser organized by Sri Lankan expatriates in Las Vegas, in the State of Nevada.

“I’ll assure you that leadership of the United States is made aware of this. I am in touch with Chairman Gregory Meeks on this issue. I am confident I can work with the US Congress to disclose those responsible for fleecing Sri Lankan resources,” he stressed.

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