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CID Launches Probe into Coal Imports; Lanka Coal Office Under Police Protection

TLDR

CID probes coal imports since 2009 after President's Secretary's complaint.
Lanka Coal Company's Kohuwala office was sealed, now reopened.
CID seized all procurement files and began forensic data analysis.
Statements recorded from all document custodians in ongoing probe.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced an investigation into coal imports dating back to 2009, following a complaint lodged by the Presidential Secretary. Concurrently, the Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd's main office in Colombo has been placed under special 24-hour police protection. This security detail comprises four officers from the Kohuwala Police Station and two CID officers. While police sources have indicated the office was sealed, Lanka Coal Company has confirmed only the provision of police protection, with official confirmation regarding sealing from the company still pending.

3 Updates

Update #4\u00b7 Apr 19 · 12:17 PM

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has confirmed that all procurement files related to the ongoing coal investigation have been taken into its custody. The CID has also recorded statements from all individuals who were in charge of these documents. Furthermore, a detailed study of the seized procurement files has commenced, alongside a forensic examination of computer data pertaining to the coal procurement.

Update #3\u00b7 Apr 16 · 7:16 AM

The Lanka Coal Company's Kohuwala headquarters, sealed by the CID on April 11th, has reportedly reopened as of April 15th, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Power and Energy. CID officials completed gathering essential files and evidence from the premises on April 15th.

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 16 · 1:16 AM

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) launched its probe into coal imports following a complaint lodged by President's Secretary, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. The investigation focuses on coal imports since 2009. The Kohuwala office of the Lanka Coal Company was sealed by the CID on April 11th. Despite earlier reports suggesting a reopening, the office remains sealed as of April 16th. Only essential daily activities are permitted at the premises, conducted under full CID supervision.

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