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Sitting of Tuesday, 9 September 2025

10th Parliament· 17 debates· 194 speeches· 63 speakers

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  9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Foreign Employment Agencies - Details (Q.1234/2025) 5 speeches
    • The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister stated that as of 26 August 2025 there were 981 licensed foreign employment agencies registered with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, with 48 agencies in the process of renewing licences, and tabled the relevant lists. He said only licensed agencies, Government-to-Government schemes, or self-secured employment are lawful under the SLBFE Act, and that legal action is taken against unauthorized recruiters. He further reported that from 1 January to 31 July 2025 the SLBFE received 662 complaints about fraudulent foreign employment recruitment, involving an alleged Rs. 488.32 million, and that such cases are handled by the SLBFE Special Investigation Unit under the Act.

      Foreign AffairsEmployment Full speech →
    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB

      AI summary Aravinda Senarath raised concerns that youths from districts including Hambantota, Moneragala, Jaffna, and Kilinochchi are being defrauded by foreign employment agencies after borrowing against land or houses to seek overseas jobs. He specifically cited an agency named “Rainbow” allegedly defrauding people of millions of rupees in Hambantota and asked whether the Ministry had identified the issue and what action had been taken.

      EmploymentJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Arun Hemachandra JJB

      AI summary Over 400 complaints have been received against the agency, with investigations by the SLBFE and referrals to the Police and CID. Eleven warrants have been issued against the agency’s proprietor/licensee, and another warrant against the spouse linked to a separately registered “Rainbow” agency. Approximately Rs. 460 million in alleged fraud has been identified, and while some relief has been obtained for complainants, legal action by the SLBFE, Police, and relevant authorities is continuing.

      Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
    • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB

      AI summary Aravinda Senarath asked the Deputy Minister about recruitment for employment in Israel, noting strong interest among youth and reports of irregularities, corruption and political interference. He sought clarification on whether the Ministry had identified such issues and what corrective measures were being taken.

      Corruption & Governance ReformEmployment Full speech →
    • The Hon. Arun Hemachandra JJB

      AI summary Arun Hemachandra stated that the earlier recruitment process for jobs in Israel showed alleged irregularities, including involvement by some individuals such as a former Minister, and that the Bribery Commission’s investigation is nearing completion with legal action to be reported to the House. He said current recruitment is conducted government-to-government, but reports of money collection and third-party interference have prompted a joint operation with the CID and Israel’s PIBA to act against illegal, unethical, and corrupt intermediaries.

      Corruption & Governance ReformEmployment Full speech →