Easier for govt. to take legal action against Udayanga, Kapila: Dr. Jayatissa

Colombo, December 10 (Daily Mirror)- In the wake of United States imposing sanctions and visa restrictions on former CEO of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena and former ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today this would make the matters easier for the government to take legal action against them on Airbus and MiG aircraft deals.

He told the weekly briefing to announce Cabinet decisions that this verdict will motivate and support the effort of preventing and taking action against fraud and corruption.

Responding to a question, he said some deals have taken place at international level, out of the Sri Lankan boundary and that cooperation of respective countries is required to take action on such frauds and corruption.

"We raised our voice against such frauds and corruption over the years and assured that we will take action against such malpractices. We are taking action accordingly. We have resumed delayed and suspended investigations and will file cases. We will not give into the voices of the people who were involved in the frauds and corruption. We will take sufficient time and take action after proper investigations," he said.