Danuna's Hicorp International US didn't supply to defence ministry - Mangala

Jan 13, 2010 4:34 PM · Hicorp International US, owned by Gen. Sarath Fonseka's son-in-law Danuna Seneviratne, is not registered with the Sri Lankan defence ministry to supply military or any other equipment to Sri Lanka, said SLFP Mahajana Wing leader Mangala Samaraweera.

Speaking to the media at his party headquarters today (Jan. 13), Mr. Samaraweera said the company had not supplied even a piece of pencil for the Army.

Hicorp Pvt Ltd. and Hicorp International US are two different companies without any connections between them although the government was attempting to prove that it was otherwise, he said.

Speaking further, Mr. Samaraweera noted it was not a betrayal to obtain a US Green Card - which Gen. Fonseka has obtained after his wife in 2001.

Neither is it an offence for the common opposition's presidential candidate to give his son-in-law's official address as his place of residence in the Green Card, since he has no other house in the US, said the SLFP (M) leader.

Since Gen. Fonseka was branded a betrayer 10 days ago, his popularity has leaped considerably while his main opponent Mahinda Rajapaksa had suffered a reverse of fortunes for the worse with his mudslinging campaign.

Also speaking at the media briefing, MP Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa alleged the government had brought down at state expenses a former captain of the Army Upul Illangamge, claiming himself to be a close friend and relative of Gen. Fonseka, purely for a campaign against him.

The Sri Lankan embassy in the US had paid his airfare, and upon his arrival at Katunayake airport, he was taken to a hotel under special security by STF commandos, alleged Mr. Rajapaksa, and questioned Mr. Illangamge's importance to be given such a high level of protection.

If the government claims of any shortcomings in the defence ministry through a transaction with Hicorp International US are true by any chance, it is its secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse who should resign as per tradition, said the parliamentarian.

Had the alleged transaction actually taken place, it would have amounted to Rs. 30 million only, he said, and questioned what action the government has taken so far against those responsible for Rs. 150,000 million frauds exposed through his COPE report.

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CW said :	Hi fellas you two trying hard to replace the other jokers line An-ura kumara & Somahansa.

Thaiya said :	Mangala, its funny you decided to take this stance... please see below what Danuna Tilakaratne, the President of HiCorp International & British Borneo Defense, Oklahoma, USAOur company, Hicorp International, has to say about this matter in their own corporate web site.. Our company, Hicorp International, has followed the proper procedures when bidding for tenders with the Sri Lankan Army, Navy and Air Force. As President of HiCorp International, I take full responsibility for all tenders bid for by us, and our partner companies British Borneo Defense, Satpro Communications and Hitrone LC. We believe that these tenders were granted due to the lower bids we consistently offered to the Sri Lankan forces. Further, I would like to confirm that although General Fonseka was aware of these bids as Chairman of the Tender Board, his decision to award the tenders to us, were not affected due to my relationship with him or his ownership in the company. Thank you, Trust above speaks for itself...

Jaliya Wimal said :	Hi Guy According to US Embassy sources, SL Govt paid him 1 Million Dollars and bought his ticket to go to Sri Lankan. Now he stays in Galadari with 20 body guards. (you can imagine how scared he is) This man is a biggest lire and we know who is very well. He even cheated American companies and most of Sri Lankans who live in Oklahoma and Texas knows him very well. We believe that he is the one who gave Sarath Fonseka? family information and their address in Oklahoma to LTTE Rudrakumar for money. Pls read the below web about the him. Also he owns lankafod.com company, pls boycott buying food from it. He based this company in Flower Mount, TX. Also, tell all Sri Lankans who lives in the USA to not to buy items from Lanka Food. This ediot does not know who is real MR and Rajith. They will kill him couple of days before the election and put the blame on General to get election advantage. He should think about his wife new baby before become a traitor. One last thing, he never called Gen, Aiya, He always called him Sir?. Here is the web: http://reviewsoffreelancers.com/2008/03/25/upul-ilangamge-ilangamgmailcom/comment-page-1/

Jaliya Wimal said :	Thaiya Its not Danuna's site.. ha ha.. that's all you know! Go more Kade to MR. Idiots like you belive every crap from the Govt. media

Samare said :	But I learnt on the other day that HiCorp (US) website has been hacked. Therefore I have doubts about the authenticity of what Thaiya has quoted.

PRIYANTHA said :	DEAR THAIYA WERE YOU JUST BORN OR DID YOU LEARN THE INTERNET YESTERDAY? THERE WAS A STATEMENT THAT THE HICORP SITE IN US HAS BEEN HACKED AND THAT LEGAL MEASURES HAVE BEEN COMMENCED AND THIS PARTICULAR CLAIM WAS VEHEMENTLY DENIED BY THE COMPANY! MAD MUGABE RUNS RIOT!

sahil said :	The hicorp statement is a forged website - this was established like a week ago! There is no truth to thus Upul he's just another greedy asshole trying to get his 15 minutes of fame!

Kamal said :	Jaliya Wimal only knows to make rediculous comments when faced with facts like his revered traitors in Sri Lanka.Sri Lankan voters will give him and his chuck-golayas the answer they all deserve