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Former Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris Appears Before Bribery Commission
Former Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris appeared before Sri Lanka's Bribery Commission Tuesday in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct during the previous administration.
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Peiris, who served as Foreign Minister in the previous administration, presented himself at the Commission's offices to respond to questions regarding the investigation. The exact nature of the allegations and the scope of the questioning remained undisclosed following the closed-door proceedings.
The Bribery Commission has intensified its inquiries into high-ranking officials in recent months, with several former government figures receiving summonses. These investigations form part of broader anti-corruption efforts being pursued by the Commission.
Peiris' appearance at the Commission follows heightened scrutiny of the previous government's administration. Officials close to the inquiry indicated that the investigation encompasses multiple matters under the Commission's purview.
The former minister's legal representatives accompanied him during the proceedings. No formal statements were issued by either party regarding the specifics discussed during the session.
Photo: G.L. Peiris, then Sri Lanka's External Affairs Minister, with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington, May 2012. U.S. Department of State via Wikimedia Commons (public domain).