Lanka Sathosa controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Allegations over Consumer Affairs Authority conduct and food commodities
The All-Island Canteen Owners' Association alleged that Rishad Bathiudeen had abused the Consumer Affairs Authority in dealings with Sinhalese businessmen and that food commodities unfit for human consumption had been distributed through Lanka Sathosa. These claims are recorded as allegations in the reference material.
2015
Johnston Fernando arrest and Sathosa financial-irregularity investigation
Johnston Fernando was arrested on 5 May 2015 over alleged non-payment for goods worth more than five million Sri Lankan rupees. The reference also reports an investigation into alleged financial irregularities connected with Sathosa during his tenure as minister. The material does not present this as a final judicial finding against the brand.