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Harak Kata enjoys time in CID custody

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2 years ago

October 4, 2023

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Information has been revealed about the phone calls made by Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata while being detained by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on detention orders, police sources said.

It has now been revealed that Harak Kata has made phone calls to outsiders including to relatives from the landline phones of the Public Complaints Investigation Unit of the CID as well as from the mobile phones of some high-ranking officials.

In addition to the mobile phone of the police constable who was recently arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), the suspect has made video calls from the mobile phones of some of the high-ranking officials at CID. Sources said that call records are being analyzed to get more information revealed in this regard.

Harak Kata has allegedly given a large amount of money to these officials, and they have received information that some officials have been given funds to construct houses, buy houses and other real estate as well.

Source said that several CID officials who helped Harak Kata’s failed escape plan would be arrested soon.

Meanwhile, an investigation has been launched into an incident of a CID constable demanding Rs.130 million from Kudu Salindu who is also in CID custody.

According to the source, this investigation is being conducted on the order of the Magistrate based on a complaint filed by the arrested suspect.

(Source : Lankadeepa)

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Japan grants US$ 2.5 mn. to SL to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms

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3 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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The Government of Japan has granted USD 2.5 million to Sri Lanka to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms under a 3-year project for Promoting Prosecution of Corrupt Practices through the Establishment of Anti-corruption Mechanism.

Japanese ambassador in Sri Lanka – Mr. Akio Isomata and UNDP resident representative in Sri Lanka – Ms. Azusa Kubota, in the presence of Justice Minister – Harshana Nanayakkara, launched ‘The Project for Promoting Prosecution of Corrupt Practices through the Establishment of Anti-Corruption Mechanism’

The three year initiative is supported by the Government of Japan and implemented by the UNDP Sri Lanka, working in close collaboration with the (CIABOC) and the Ministry of Justice.

The project aims to promote transparency, accountability and integrity in governance and business practices through effective and institutionalised preventive mechanisms in the public and investment promotion sectors, strengthen institutions to enhance corruption related investigative processes, improve coordination with stakeholders and ensure quality of prosecutions, empower citizens to effectively mobilise against corruption and enhance social accountability.

The project also seeks to engage and empower youth, children and journalists to actively contribute to the fight against corruption and promote a culture of integrity.

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3 ex-DMT officials including ex-commissioner, remanded

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3 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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Former Commissioner General Nishantha Weerasingha and two other former officials of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The arrests were made as part of an investigation into vehicles that were illegally registered with the Department of Motor Traffic without receiving proper clearance from Sri Lanka Customs, CIABOC said in a statement.

According to CIABOC, former Commissioner General Nishantha Weerasinghe has been arrested for granting approval to issue a number plate for a jeep.

Additionally, a former Assistant Director of Information Technology at the department and a clerk have also been taken into custody for facilitating the illegal data entry and executing it.

The suspects were produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court and were ordered to be remanded until July 08.

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Ex-Immigration Controller pleads guilty

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6 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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Controller of Immigration and Emigration – Harsha Illukpitiya, today (July 01) unconditionally pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court in a case related to contempt of court.

The charge stemmed from his failure to comply with a court order related to the e-visa issuance process.

The Supreme Court announced that sentencing will take place on July 24.