Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne has denied allegations raised in Parliament claiming a conflict of interest involving companies linked to him securing major government contracts. The allegations were made by Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Prasad Siriwardhana, who claimed that two companies – Omobio (Pvt) Ltd and Eimsky Business Solutions (Pvt) Ltd – in which Weeraratne holds shares and previously served as Chairman, had obtained key contracts related to national digital transport and tolling systems. According to the MP, these companies were involved in projects linked to the digitisation of transport services and the Smart Highway Tolling System under…
Govt Contracts Drama: Opposition targets Digital Deputy Minister in Parliament
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