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Ex-Labour Minister Nanayakkara Completes CIABOC Statement
Former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has concluded questioning by Sri Lanka's anti-corruption watchdog following an extended interview. Nanayakkara spent nearly three hours providing a statement to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on Tuesday.
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Nanayakkara departed the CIABOC headquarters after the lengthy session, marking his engagement with the independent commission tasked with investigating corruption allegations across the public and private sectors. The nature of the inquiry and specific allegations under examination were not disclosed by either Nanayakkara or the CIABOC at the time of his departure.
The former minister's appearance comes as part of ongoing investigations by the anti-corruption body, which has authority to probe allegations involving public officials and other individuals suspected of corrupt practices. The CIABOC's involvement typically indicates the seriousness with which such matters are being pursued within Sri Lanka's accountability framework.
No statement was issued regarding the outcome of Tuesday's questioning or whether further sessions are anticipated. The commission continues its work investigating various allegations, with such inquiries often proceeding over extended periods as evidence is gathered and examined.