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Former Buddhasasana Ministry Secretary arrested on graft charges
Kamal Bandara Dissanayake, who previously served as Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, has been taken into custody by the Bribery Commission. The arrest follows allegations of corruption during his tenure in the position.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The former top civil servant at Sri Lanka's Ministry of Buddhasasana was arrested on Tuesday following a Bribery Commission investigation into alleged misconduct. Kamal Bandara Dissanayake, who held the position of Secretary to the ministry, has been accused of accepting bribes while in his official capacity.
The Bribery Commission, the country's primary anti-corruption agency, has been investigating the matter for some time before proceeding with the arrest. Details regarding the specific allegations and the period under investigation remain limited at this stage.
Dissanayake's arrest marks a significant development in ongoing efforts to combat corruption within Sri Lanka's public service. The case highlights continued scrutiny of senior government officials and administrative personnel.
The former secretary is expected to be presented before court as part of the legal proceedings. Further details are anticipated to emerge as the investigation progresses through the judicial system.