January 22, Colombo (LNW): Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala, revealed in Parliament yesterday (21) that the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) will recommence its operations next week, as part of the government’s renewed effort to combat financial crimes and corruption.
During the adjournment debate on the Clean Sri Lanka programme, Minister Wijepala addressed Parliament, outlining the government’s firm commitment to tackling financial misconduct and ensuring that justice is upheld across the country.
He reassured lawmakers that the authorities would leave no stone unturned in investigating financial crimes, even those that had been buried and overlooked in the past.
Minister Wijepala highlighted that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) currently holds over 29,000 case files related to various crimes, many of which involve financial mismanagement.
He explained that with the reactivation of the FCID, these cases would be meticulously reviewed, and the division would be specifically tasked with handling financial crime cases.
This move, he emphasised, is intended to ensure that those responsible for financial wrongdoings are held accountable.
The reinstitution of the FCID is expected to bolster ongoing efforts to restore public trust in government institutions and promote transparency in both the public and private sectors.
