Audit report exposes multibillion rupee scandal by Customs View(s):Sri Lanka Customs officials have distributed billions of rupees as reward money among themselves since 1988, based on an internal circular prepared by the department, disregarding a scheme approved by the Minister of Finance, an audit report revealed. was paid to Customs officials. “Routine operational detections were also considered as detections of customs offences and the staff was given reward rights for that. The remaining 50 percent will be shared among officers credited through the Custom Officers’ Reward Fund. There are some occasions when the amount credited is less than the actual Customs revenue, the report said.

Source: Sunday Times May 26, 2024 13:21 UTC