Chinese fertilizer controversy: Audit report recommends prosecuting officials involved

The special audit report by National Audit Office on the controversial procurement of 96,000 metric tons of organic fertilizer from a Chinese supplier reveals that the Sri Lankan government has incurred a lost to the tune of Rs. 1,382 million in the process. 

The report, issued in August 2022, also notes that all officials responsible for causing a loss to the government by releasing the funds required for the procurement of the Chinese fertilizer shipment in question should be prosecuted.