Chandrika denies cheque issue allegations

The Office of former President Chandrika Kumaratunga referring to reports in the media on November 27 and 28 on the issue of irregular cheques denied these allegations.

The release said: "President Kumaratunga categorically denies these allegations and wishes to state that during her Presidency all grants from the President's Fund were released strictly in accordance with Government regulations and were subjected to scrutiny by the Auditor General.

This Office wishes to add that President Kumaratunga is shocked at the clearly intended inference that she had 'helped herself' to State Funds.

President Kumaratunga's office is moving to its new premises.

A detailed statement with regard to this matter will be issued soon."