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Bankrupt Company Boss Now Runs Sri Lanka's Treasury? -
Harshana Suriyapperuma faces fresh allegations as Maithree Gunaratne questions his qualifications, failed company claims and Treasury role. Harshana Suriyapperuma is facing fresh political heat after President’s Counsel Maithree Gunaratne alleged that the current Treasury Secretary lacks the qualifications needed to hold one of Sri Lanka’s most powerful financial posts. Speaking during a television discussion, Gunaratne claimed that serious problems have emerged within the present administration because experienced state officials have been removed and political favourites have been appointed to high positions. Follow The Morning Telegraph WhatsApp Channel Get breaking updates, instant alerts, and exclusives. Join Now The allegation comes at a sensitive time for the government, as public scrutiny over Treasury operations, financial discipline, and accountability continues to intensify. According to Gunaratne, Harshana Suriyapperuma does not possess the qualifications required to serve as Treasury Secretary. He further alleged that even the company Suriyapperuma maintained in Australia for around 15 years had become bankrupt, describing him as a failed businessman. Gunaratne questioned how a person with such a background could be appointed to the highest position in the country’s financial control system. This raises concerns about the criteria used for major appointments inside the Finance Ministry and whether political loyalty has overtaken administrative experience. Gunaratne emphasized that Suriyapperuma’s only qualification was being a close friend of the President. He also stated that several of the President’s friends were brought into Parliament through national list seats at the last parliamentary election, and that Suriyapperuma was subsequently appointed to the Treasury. The comments have added another layer to the growing debate over political appointments, public finance management, and the role of trusted insiders in key state institutions. Gunaratne also pointed to statements from the government side suggesting that even the Cabinet is unaware of certain matters taking place at the Treasury. He questioned the purpose of keeping the Treasury Secretary in office if he had failed to properly inform the President about developments inside the institution. However, questions remain over whether the government will directly respond to these allegations or continue to defend the appointment amid mounting criticism. For critics, the is...
MR And Piyankara Jayaratne Summoned By CIABOC - Facebook
6 hours ago ... Last month, Deputy Minister Harshana Suriyapperuma informed Parliament of corruption ... The best example for this is the Bribery and corruption commission of Sri ...
Legal Pressure Mounts Over Finance Secretary's Absence from ...
The controversy follows confirmation by Dr. Harsha de Silva that Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma would not be appearing before the CoPF as scheduled. The Finance Secretary had been called to provide clarification over a contentious financial incident involving approximately US$ 2.5 million reportedly diverted from Treasury funds earmarked for ...
CoPF summons Treasury Secretary, CBSL Chief over $ 2.5 m breach ...
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Chairman MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday said that the committee had unanimously decided to probe the $ 2.5 million Treasury heist and to summon Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma and Central Bank Governor to Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. The two officials have been summoned to appear before CoPF tomorrow (30). The members of CoPF had convened ...
