Final report on probe into Pandora Papers soon: Govt.

• Ramanayake had submitted his statement through an affidavit only a few days ago. The final report would be finalized and released soon

By Ajith Siriwardana and  Yohan Perera   

The final report of the investigation which was launched by the Bribery Commission with regard to two Sri Lankans Nirupama Rajapaksa and Thirukumar Nadesan, listed in the controversial Pandora Papers would be released soon, government informed Parliament yesterday.  

Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando said the final report was delayed as former MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who wanted to make a statement in connection with the incident, took time to do so citing various reasons.  

He said Ramanayake had submitted his statement through an affidavit only a few days ago and added that the final report would be finalized and released soon.  
He said this responding to a question raised by National People’s Power MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the progress of the investigation into the revelation of the Pandora Papers and why the report was not submitted to the President even after four months whereas he had called for a report within a month.