Shockingly, it has come to light that these individuals have amassed profits exceeding Rs. 80 Billion.
It has been disclosed that the unlawful profit margin for a mere kilogram of onions stands at a staggering four thousand rupees.
Opposition MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, who chairs the Committee on Ways and Means delivered a significant update to the Parliament by presenting the second report committee.
"A kilogram of B Onions that reach the Port of Colombo for Rs. 92/- are sold in Orugodawatte for Rs. 365/-. When it reaches the market in Meepe, the price is Rs. 500/-. At the retail shop the price goes up to Rs. 700/-.