The misappropriation of government-allocated fertilizer subsidy funds meant for farmers has been exposed, with some recipients yet to receive their payments, State Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne revealed yesterday.
Speaking in Parliament, in response to a question raised by MP Susanta Kumara Navaratne, the State Minister disclosed that Rs. 2,934,310 allocated to 155 farmers in the Anuradhapura District had been misappropriated.
He further stated that a female official has already been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Additionally, complaints have been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the disappearance of fertilizer subsidy funds, and further investigations are ongoing, the State Minister confirmed.
