Immunoglobulin injection case -No need to record statement from me: Keheliya

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Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said he was the first complainant regarding the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections and that there was no need to record a statement from him.

He told a news conference at the Government Information Department that if the CID deems it necessary to obtain more details regarding his complaint, he was ready for that.

"I am the complainant. I don't need to give a statement regarding the complaint. A complaint means a statement. Complaints include all the details. Someday, if they need to obtain more details regarding the complaint, there is an opportunity for that," he said responding to a question raised by a journalist whether a statement was recorded from the Minister regarding the incident.

Minister Rambukwella said he made the first complaint with the CID when he came to know about the incident involving the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections during a review discussion at the Ministry and added that he also wrote a two-page letter to the Attorney General Department seeking their advice on the incident.

Comments - 41

Janaka Friday, 22 December 2023 01:44 PM

Let the investigating authorities determine that. For now the ex_minister under ehse watch these irregularities took place should keep his mouth shut on the topic.

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Nihal S Friday, 22 December 2023 01:57 PM

How do you decide it?

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Mahinda Mendis Friday, 22 December 2023 02:02 PM

Why Not For EXPIRED FOLIC ACID VACCINATIONS IMPORT

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A dying patient Friday, 22 December 2023 02:10 PM

As Dr. Rambukwella says there is no need to record a statement from him. Just produce him at the Courts so that the Judge can question him. His defense would be that he was sleepwalking when he gave orders to purchase this drug.

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Ziam Nizam Friday, 22 December 2023 02:19 PM

What if he was also complicit and subsequently complained to coverup his own actions.

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Genuine Aragalaya supporter. Friday, 22 December 2023 02:26 PM

Politicians have list trust and respect of the citizens. That is why citizens suspect them to be rhe root cause of all the problems in this country. So Mr KR hope you and your colleagues will learn to be more honorable and truthful if you want to be our leaders. You lost promise goodies which you cannot give without destroying the country and we lot ( the citizens) end up voting for you lot. stop this deceit be truthful, the country is yet in trouble. Rally the citizens as part of the solution and pull thos country out of the mess. Stop your corrupt activity at least now.

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Bandu Friday, 22 December 2023 02:29 PM

But he has failed to supervise his Ministry efficiently and diligently and even his immediate junior responsible officer the Secretary has erred and shows severe negligence on his part. As much as the Rajapakses were charged he also should be charged for not rendering a service with due diligence owed to the public.

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Nimal Friday, 22 December 2023 02:36 PM

Of course, there is no need to record a statement from you. You should be arrested right away. You have now joined the ranks of RW and RK in terms of massive frauds. Even if you go unpunished in this life you will rot forever in hell. RW is now carrying out a stealthy operation to save all the thieves in parliament.

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S. Samarakoon Friday, 22 December 2023 02:37 PM

Are you actually Rambukwella.....or Dissanaike ?

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Ramesh Friday, 22 December 2023 02:43 PM

As Keheliya has been the first Complainant as he claims, he would not have made Billions from Deals. He looks innocent as a Dove.

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L Jaya Friday, 22 December 2023 02:46 PM

Keheliya is a master culprit.

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Patient Friday, 22 December 2023 02:46 PM

He is the Rogue and also the Judge .

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gunadasa kaggoda Friday, 22 December 2023 03:00 PM

You say that you are the complainant so you are free of blame. Mr. do you know that nowadays cheap pickpockets after having picked a pocket running with the crowd saying catch the thief.

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Johan Friday, 22 December 2023 03:03 PM

It is not the complainant or supplier .Which are donkeys recommended and approved the purchase from a particular supplier. It should not be no one's baby

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Sokrates Friday, 22 December 2023 03:24 PM

Did you crook need the bribe for the substandard immunoglobulin deal to pay off your Rs 1 million debt to the CEB. Was Rs 20 million from the Presidential Fund that you received after you completely pissed jumped out of a hotel window in Melbourne not enough?

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Lion Friday, 22 December 2023 03:31 PM

He has already become the judge of his own case as he thinks he knows the law more than any one else

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Chandragupta Friday, 22 December 2023 03:39 PM

Can the Accused dictate terms to the CID ?

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Be Fair Friday, 22 December 2023 04:00 PM

Where can the money be?

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Grace Friday, 22 December 2023 04:09 PM

First of all a medical professional should have been appointed as the Health Minister. This man encouraged to set up more Mal Salawa rather than encouraging quality Healthcare system. Such an irresponsible fellow who was responsible for the health of 22 million people

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Navi Friday, 22 December 2023 04:11 PM

Who the hell is keheliya to decide his statement should not be recorded ???

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Umar Perera Friday, 22 December 2023 04:13 PM

Let due process and the law take its course. It's not up to you to say whether a statement should be recorded or not.

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ravin Friday, 22 December 2023 04:24 PM

Oh ! everyone knows who you and your family are. You may escaped from authorities with help of the rough family. But keep in mind very clearly there are repercussions for the sins you did from god. You may until the final day god gave you.

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Vadivelu Yogaratnam Friday, 22 December 2023 05:07 PM

Number one political crook no wonder Rajapaksa's breed, what do you expect.

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ruwan Friday, 22 December 2023 05:13 PM

when hora made the complaint, hora shouldn't be investigated.. haha

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Rohini Wijetilleke Friday, 22 December 2023 07:00 PM

What was the minister doing when the deal was. signed for immunoglobulins. Accept responsibility because the minister is the one who should be responsible. Getting a hit man is not the answer.

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ANNECUNT Friday, 22 December 2023 08:10 PM

srilanka will never, never going to be a developed country

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Voter Friday, 22 December 2023 09:15 PM

Tricks of the politicians

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Banda Friday, 22 December 2023 10:24 PM

"Kehel Kana has jumped prior to revealing the thief.". This fellow is a well-known Horaa and thug. I myself am from his electorate.I am quite sure he is the one who orchestrated this crime with his officials using his administrative capacity. He is trying his best to avoid any interrogation of him.If he is innocent, why is he afraid of interrogation? Arrest him with immediate effect. RW is not going to protect him at any cost.

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Buddhist Friday, 22 December 2023 11:09 PM

How legally possible not to record a statement from Keheliya when all the other Senior Officers in custody have clearly stated to Police that Keheliya was the "mahamolakaru" of the illegal transactions?

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Hawkeye Saturday, 23 December 2023 01:47 AM

Oh! Let the 'Great White Shark' (GWS) escape but go after the sprats? This will means the GWS can continue with his anti social activities in his present position?

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Nilmini Welivita Saturday, 23 December 2023 04:47 AM

Ane thotha baba.

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Paramanathan K Saturday, 23 December 2023 05:20 AM

A thief consistently denies involvement to conceal their thefts. The leaders of the SLPP (Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna) are shameless for retaining individuals like Kheliya Rambukwela in their party. This suggests that the SLPP is fostering an environment where its members are encouraged to engage in corruption and embezzlement of government resources. Despite such actions, they publicly present themselves as patriots on political platforms. And the worst thing is he is given another responsible ministerial portfolio.

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dana Saturday, 23 December 2023 06:17 AM

This blood money business was happened under his nose,while he was the minister in charge,billions of rupees involved but he seems behaving like so innocent,why CID is so timid,call him to HQ and start taking statements

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VJ Saturday, 23 December 2023 08:23 AM

He should know why he lost his health ministry portfolio.

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Sambo Saturday, 23 December 2023 09:25 AM

No need to question me. I am the main suspect. So take me in.

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The impatient Saturday, 23 December 2023 01:54 PM

The former Minister of Health says his Secretary approved the payment of Rs 107,799,481.00. This Minister had gone to India to purchase drugs from a black-listed company. With a record like that it is hard to accept the Minister's version that the Secretary approved this amount of money to purchase Immunoglobulin without his consent or approval.

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Margaret Siyappam Saturday, 23 December 2023 03:29 PM

Yes, Hora Rambul Walla! No need a statement - straight to the jail - if not now - VERY SOON!

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Puswadilla Saturday, 23 December 2023 03:54 PM

All those responsible with this Fraud be it Rambukkalla, Peter, Silva, Somasudaram, Hameed or who ever be it male or female taking a government Servant Salary have to be taken to task and even be sacked for negligence.

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Patriot Sunday, 24 December 2023 07:56 AM

As I conveyed earlier the Minister is not responsible at all for this substandard medicine.The concerned Dept.should return the medicine and get the refund or by Insurance claim .Minister is not their to look into substandard medicine hehas other work to do.

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Sakuntala Sunday, 24 December 2023 08:25 AM

Why not ???? You are not a privileged individual..... of course The Minister must be questioned.

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Seegiri Baluthunga Monday, 25 December 2023 01:01 AM

Yukthiya must be extended to this Rambuk Walla and others in the parliament including all past presidents and the current unborne, unelected one! How about Kappam Thunga? Still well and safe! Paga Pala? Well and safe! Myna and company? Well and safe! Pambaya? Well and safe!

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