Three individuals, including the former Deputy General Manager (Finance) of Lanka Sathosa Limited, were arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on Thursday (12 Feb).
According to the Bribery Commission, the individuals were arrested in connection with the sale of 54,860 kilograms of onions to a private party at Rs.135 per kilogram.
The transaction, carried out without Cabinet approval and in violation of Lanka Sathosa regulations, allegedly aimed to benefit a private businessman and caused the institution a loss of Rs. 17,006,600.
The former Deputy General Manager (Finance) of Lanka Sathosa Limited and two businessmen were taken into custody by investigation officers of the Bribery Commission yesterday over allegations of assistance, support, and conspiracy.
The suspects were later produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court and released on bail. (Newswire)
