Alleged misuse of funds by former Sports Minister

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SLC files complaint with Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has formally lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in Sri Lanka against MP Roshan Ranasinghe over the alleged misuse of funds provided by SLC to the National Sports Fund for the development of various other sports in Sri Lanka.

The decision to file this complaint stems from the concern that MP Ranasinghe has not appropriately disclosed the utilisation of funds allocated by SLC for the intended purposes, states an SLC media release.

This move comes in the wake of a discernible disparity between the information disclosed to the media by MP Ranasinghe and the response received by SLC under a Right to Information (RTI) application, outlining the specifics of the expenditures made.

SLC in a statement emphasised the importance of maintaining the integrity of financial transactions and ensuring that funds are utilised for their designated purposes and the said formal complaint filed with the Bribery Commission underscores SLC’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of governance and ethics within the realm of sports administration. SLC said it trusts that the Bribery Commission will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter to ascertain the facts and take appropriate action as necessary and Sri Lanka Cricket will continue to collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure a fair and just resolution to this issue, as part of its ongoing commitment to the promotion and advancement of sports in Sri Lanka.

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