Court directs probe into Ports Authority tender scam

The Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (11) ordered investigators to conduct a full inquiry and submit a report to court over allegations of fraud involving nearly Rs. 3.3 million in connection with obtaining two tenders from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

The order was issued after the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) informed the court that an investigation into the matter had already been initiated.

According to the FCID, the alleged fraud involved obtaining money for securing two tenders related to the supply of goods to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

The magistrate directed that a comprehensive investigation be carried out and findings be reported back to court without delay.