Dr. de Silva said irregularities have been revealed by the committee appointed by COPF to look into the matter.

“We have requested the Finance Ministry to probe the irregularities and take necessary action,” he added.

The committee also stated that through this, vehicles with a tax relief amounting to Rs. 100 million have been imported. It was disclosed that 1,019 licences have been granted so far and US$109.8 million remittances have been received through this.

The officials also said that the value of the licences granted so far amounts to $46 million, According to Sri Lanka Customs, some facilitators have been appointed to import electric vehicles on behalf of migrant workers.

Aeveral leading motor traders as stating that vehicles import scheme for migrant workers has turned into a racket by some unscrupulous vehicle importers in hand in glove with corrupt officials.