SLC files complaint with Bribery Commission against Roshan Ranasinghe

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday said it has formally lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, MP, over the alleged misuse of funds provided by SLC  to the National Sports Fund for the development of various other sports in Sri Lanka.

The decision to file this complaint stems from the concern that Ranasinghe has not appropriately disclosed the utilization of funds allocated by SLC for the intended purposes, the SLC in a media release said.

The media statement further said that this move comes in the wake of a discernible disparity between the information disclosed to the media by Ranasinghe and the response received by SLC under a Right to Information (RTI) application, outlining the specifics of the expenditures made.

The SLC wishes to emphasize the importance of maintaining the integrity of financial transactions and ensuring that funds are utilized for their designated purposes and the said formal complaint filed with the Bribery Commission underscores SLC’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of governance and ethics within the realm of sports administration.

SLC trusts that the Bribery Commission will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter to ascertain the facts and take appropriate action as necessary and Sri Lanka Cricket will continue to collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure a fair and just resolution to this issue, as part of its ongoing commitment to the promotion and advancement of sports in Sri Lanka.

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