Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, who had been evading court proceedings, has been taken into custody, the Police said.
This follows a warrant issued yesterday (18) by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, instructing his arrest.
The warrant was issued by Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara after reviewing the facts presented by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).
Recently, the Colombo Crimes Division launched an investigation into a shooting incident involving Halloluwa’s vehicle in the Narahenpita area.
Following a request made by the police regarding this investigation, the Magistrate proceeded to issue the arrest warrant. (Newswire)