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Former Deputy Minister's Wife Arrested in Alleged Bribery Case
Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi has been taken into custody by the Bribery Commission on suspicion of attempting to bribe officials to prevent her husband, former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardhana, from serving a prison sentence.
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The Bribery Commission arrested Hettiarachchi following an investigation into allegations that she offered bribes to secure her husband's release from an impending custodial sentence. Gunawardhana, who previously served as Deputy Minister, faces legal proceedings that have resulted in a prison term.
The arrest marks an escalation in the case against the former minister's family and underscores ongoing efforts by anti-corruption authorities to tackle alleged misconduct among public officials and their associates. The Bribery Commission has intensified scrutiny of high-profile cases involving individuals in or connected to government positions.
Details regarding the specific amount allegedly offered and the officials purportedly approached remain limited at this stage. The investigation is continuing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged bribery attempt.
This development comes amid broader anti-corruption initiatives in Sri Lanka aimed at strengthening accountability within political and administrative spheres. The case is expected to proceed through the relevant legal channels in the coming weeks.