Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Emphasising an unyielding stance against corruption, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday declared that that the government is setting a precedent to ensure that anyone who touches even a single cent of public wealth will eventually face legal consequences, regardless of their position or background.Executive Branch

"We must prove that if anyone touches even a single cent of public wealth, they will face punishment one day.We have no desire for vengeance against anyone. Investigations into the corrupt are being conducted systematically and independently, and the process of convicting and imprisoning the guilty in court will move forward continuously. Our only desire is to rebuild this country," he added....