The Ministry of Public Security says that an investigation has been initiated to determine whether passports have been issued illegally in the recent past.
According to Minister Ananda Wijepala, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will conduct the investigation.
The decision follows a recent discovery of a forged passport created for the well known criminal Kelehelbandara Padme, who is currently residing overseas.
03 suspects, including an Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, have been arrested in connection with this incident.
