Sajith wants Treasury report on $ 2.5 m cyber fraud tabled in Parliament

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on the Government to immediately table in Parliament the Treasury’s report on the $ 2.5 million cyber fraud involving external debt payments, while separately raising concerns over what he described as conflicting economic messaging from the Government and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Addressing Parliament, Premadasa said the Treasury report on the cyber attack should be made public to ensure accountability and transparency regarding the incident.

Separately, he argued that contradictory statements issued by Government authorities and the CBSL on economic matters had created uncertainty and confusion regarding the country’s policy direction.

Premadasa said such inconsistencies risk undermining confidence at a time when fiscal and monetary policies need to be implemented with clarity and consistency.

He called on the Government to present a comprehensive framework outlining its fiscal and monetary policy approach, including the instruments being used, the targets being pursued, and the institutions responsible for implementation.

The Opposition Leader also sought details on how agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, Asian Development Bank and other international institutions have influenced policy execution and how these commitments relate to primary balance and revenue targets.

Premadasa further questioned the Government’s assertion that Rs. 17,000 is sufficient for an individual to meet monthly living expenses, asking whether such an amount could realistically cover both food and non-food expenditure.

He also urged the Government to explain the measures being taken to alleviate economic pressures faced by the middle class, professionals, small and medium enterprises, farmers, fishermen and low-income groups amid higher taxes, constrained public expenditure and tight monetary conditions.

Premadasa stressed the importance of strengthening parliamentary oversight and public accountability in the formulation and implementation of fiscal and monetary policies.