Western Province Governor Hanif Yusuf filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today regarding allegations linking him to the recently released red-flagged containers.
Addressing the media, Hanif Yusuf said that people who have been pushed out of the political arena are making such allegations and he cannot remain silent due to the negative impact on his reputation as the Western Province Governor.
He further said, filing a complaint with the CID today, he has requested a proper investigation into the matter.
Recently, allegations were made by opposition MPs and social media claiming that Expolanka Holdings, of which Hanif Yusuf is a founder, was behind the clearance of some containers.
Earlier this week, Western Province Governor Haniff Yusoof denied allegations linking him to the clearance of 330 red-flagged containers from the Colombo port.
Issuing an 08-point statement clarifying reports about the release of the 323 imported cargo containers, Sri Lanka Customs detailed the procedures followed when releasing goods and also explained delays in inspecting certain shipments.
Stating that none of the containers were imported under the name of Expo Lanka, Customs officials also confirmed there was no risk of illegal imports of firearms, gold, or narcotics, nor any loss of customs revenue due to the containers’ release. (Newswire)
“We cannot remain silent anymore. Due to the damage caused to my reputation as the Western Province Governor, I filed a complaint with the CID requesting a proper investigation,” said WP Governor Hanif Yusuf, responding to allegations linking him to the recent release of… pic.twitter.com/Rt9oZ1nbHT
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