Colombo, March 24 -- The Civil Intelligence Front (CIF) has filed a second complaint with the Bribery Commission, demanding an immediate investigation into the alleged misuse of a high-tech pilot vessel - acquired in 2019 with Japanese assistance for the Trincomalee Port which was used for an unauthorized private trip, resulting in an accident and a government loss of over Rs. 260 million.

The convenor of the Civil Intelligence Front, Sanjaya Mahawatte, said that the first complaint was filed with the Commission on January 6, 2025, under the reference number AC/220/2025. However, to date, the Commission has not taken any action regarding the complaint.

He added that while an acknowledgment was issued on February 10 confirming receipt of...