The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has commenced investigations into the activities of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL).
The probe comes following a complaint lodged by the Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera in this regard.
The CID has recorded statements from Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman Mohammed Uvais.
According to the Daily News, CID sources have revealed that the investigation team is currently studying the tender process of fuel purchase as well as the fuel ordering, supplier selection strategy, and payment method in depth.
Preliminary investigations have already revealed many irregularities in the activities of the CPC and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited.
The CID has decided to obtain the support of the Attorney General’s Department for the investigation.
According to sources, the CID is also considering obtaining assistance from some trade union activists, who have been most vocal about the irregularities. (NewsWire)
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