Opposition Calls for Parliamentary Probe into Alleged US$2.5 Million Treasury Transfer

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to investigate the alleged transfer of US$2.5 million from the Treasury to a third-party account, reportedly intended for Australia. Premadasa emphasized that the PSC's chairmanship and majority representation should be held by the opposition to ensure an impartial inquiry. He alleged that the government not only failed to protect the country's financial security but also concealed the incident from Parliament, the Committee on Public Finance, and the public for over four months. The Opposition Leader further criticized the Prime Minister for accusing the opposition of spreading suspicions, asserting that the loss of funds is a confirmed fact that the government has acknowledged. Separately, the 'Sathya Gaveshakayo' organization has lodged an email complaint with the Inspector General of Police, requesting an investigation into the matter.