Srilanka, Feb. 13 -- The purpose of the investigation was to conduct a preliminary review of the "Audit for Short-Term Ceylon Tea PR Campaign Globally" dated July 23, 2024, numbered 2024/2024/IAR/05 and issued by the Internal Auditor of Sri Lanka Tea Board. Based on this audit report, an article was published on August 15, 2024. As a result, it was decided to proceed with a preliminary investigation.

Sri Lanka Tea Board decided to establish a public relations agency to handle public relations to promote Sri Lankan tea internationally. Accordingly, a Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) was formed to select a suitable institution for these public relations efforts. The committee consisted of the Director (Promotion) of the Sri Lanka Tea ...