Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Wife of Former Deputy Minister Arrested in Bribery Probe
Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, spouse of ex-Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardhana, has been taken into custody by the Bribery Commission. The arrest marks the latest development in an ongoing investigation.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Bribery Commission has arrested Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, the wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardhana, according to official sources. The arrest was conducted as part of an active investigation into alleged misconduct.
Details regarding the specific allegations or circumstances surrounding the arrest remain limited at this stage. The Bribery Commission typically initiates such actions following preliminary investigations into suspected breaches of conduct regulations.
Gunawardhana previously served as Deputy Minister before stepping down from his official position. The arrest of his spouse suggests the investigative scope may extend beyond the former official himself.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the nature of the allegations or the expected timeline for proceedings. The case is expected to move through the appropriate legal channels in the coming weeks.