Neurosurgeon & clerk of Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital arrested

June 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM

A specialist neurosurgeon and a clerk attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

According to the Bribery Commission, the duo were arrested over allegations of selling drugs at higher prices.

The Bribery Commission further stated that investigations have found that the specialist neurosurgeon and clerk had sold drugs at higher prices through a third party. (Newswire)