As such the government is to seek the services of Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative (STAR) which is a partner of the World Bank that helps governments track down ill-gotten wealth of politicians anywhere in the world.

As a first step lawyer JC Veliamuna will leave for the USA on February 10 with a written complaint that he will submit to STAR.

Veliamuna is a member of a Committee set up by the government to probe corruption and fraud of the previous administration.