NPP reiterates Keheliya must be interrogated over Immunoglobulin deal

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Claiming that only a few officials of the Health Ministry could not have struck a massive deal of USD 2.5 million when importing substandard Immunoglobulin injections without any involvement of the subject minister, the National People's Power (NPP) reiterated today that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella must be interrogated regarding the incident.

Former NPP MP Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told a news conference that Minister Rambukwella must have given at least oral, if not written instructions regarding the said import.

“We heard that several Health Ministry officials under arrest have said that the import was made under the instructions of Minister Rambukwella. We know that several officials alone cannot do a transaction of this nature. It is a massive deal of USD 2.5 million. This supplier also is not someone who is capable of handling a massive deal of this amount. He is a blacklisted supplier,” he said.

Dr. Jayatissa questioned why the CID was so late to record a statement from Minister Rambukwella regarding the incident adding that the minister may know much about the deal.

“If the investigations into this fraud are conducted properly, it will lead to a disclosure of more deals connected to this. I am sure this investigation, if properly done, will be an eye opener to initiate investigations into many more former Health Ministers," he added.

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Keheliya the child killer Friday, 22 December 2023 03:09 PM

Keheliya would have already applied for refugee status in countries where he has hidden investments. He would be the richest refugee in the world.

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Let's get rid of these criminals Friday, 22 December 2023 03:14 PM

Our is the only country where mass murderers are protected and living luxurious lives while someone who steals a coconut is given rigorous imprisonment. May justice prevail one day.

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Lion Friday, 22 December 2023 03:34 PM

NPP is doing a good job of work in this regard and you will earn the respect of the SriLankan if this man is hooked properly with out allowing him to escape the liability

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Be Fair Friday, 22 December 2023 03:59 PM

So for Deals, Ministers get involved

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sam Friday, 22 December 2023 04:11 PM

Normal people are first arrested, why not this guy?

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Grace Friday, 22 December 2023 04:18 PM

According to reports, immunoglobulin delivered by Health Ministry did not contain immunoglobulin. The solution was not sterile and contained harmful microorganisms. This clearly shows how the Health Ministry is playing with human lives.

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Think about it Friday, 22 December 2023 04:21 PM

Sri Lankans don’t have logic. No one ask the suppliers of any product “ can you sell us substandard stuff “. It is actually the supplier who sells a substandard product and lie to the buyer that the product is of good quality. Here the supplier is India . So, the main culprit is India . Therefore the CID must request permission to at least record statements from the Indian medical supplier.

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Dee Friday, 22 December 2023 06:16 PM

So is fuel going to be increased by 18% from 1st January?

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VJ Saturday, 23 December 2023 08:16 AM

In this case the supplier is a local based in Seeduwa. Has the CID arrested any of them? The health minister travelled to India to cut a deal in another case, all expenses paid by the supplier. This is enough evidence to question the health minister. But the government defeated a NCM brought against the man. Why should the people trust the government or the law enforcement authorities?

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Citizen k Saturday, 23 December 2023 08:22 AM

Though not an admirer ,fully agree that the minister should be arrested.Also arrest the chairman of Lotto gas ere where substandard gas was sold to public and many lost their lives and were injured.

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Wagner Saturday, 23 December 2023 10:24 AM

CID should check what was his share in this case and all the previous cases normally all Ministers take 10 pct and some instances 20

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A Pohottu Supporter Sunday, 24 December 2023 06:04 AM

It is impossible that a Secretary will go ahead with a bogus deal worth Rs1000.0 million without the Minister's approval. CID must be allowed to question the Minister but another leech, the Public Security Minister does not allow that.

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