Authorities launch a re-investigation into the controversial Siriliya Saviya account scandal after shocking revelations: missing bank forms, deactivated accounts, and over Rs. 182 million in questionable funds.
Siriliya Saviya Scandal Under Fresh Scrutiny as Millions Remain Unaccounted For
Deputy Minister of Public Security, Sunil Watagala, has announced that the government will reopen and re-examine the controversial case surrounding the now-deactivated Siriliya Saviya bank account, following alarming discoveries regarding its operation and missing documentation.
According to Watagala, a key application form that was required to open the Siriliya Saviya account has mysteriously disappeared from bank records. This raises serious red flags about the legitimacy of the account’s setup and transparency surrounding its financial transactions.
Adding to the controversy, the Minister revealed that all activities linked to the account have been deactivated, further complicating any immediate forensic investigation into its usage and purpose.
When the account was officially suspended, it held a balance of Rs. 44 million, but over its operational period, more than Rs. 82.9 million had reportedly been deposited into the account a figure that has triggered concern among law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies.
Most concerning of all, a fixed deposit worth Rs. 100 million was allegedly placed in the name of Siriliya, a move that now falls under the microscope as authorities seek to uncover the source of these funds and the purpose of such a large deposit.
Watagala confirmed that a full financial audit and re-investigation will be initiated to determine how the account was established, where the funds originated, and whether any laws were violated in the process.
The Siriliya scandal, long buried, is once again drawing attention from the public and political watchdogs alike, with calls mounting for greater financial accountability, transparency in public-linked accounts, and criminal proceedings if fraud is confirmed.
