Four former and current officials of the Department of Motor Transport (DMT), who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, have been remanded after being produced before the court.
Considering the facts presented regarding further investigations into the suspects, Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered that the four suspects be remanded until 20th March 2026.
It is reported that these arrests were made following an investigation into several allegations, including fraudulent vehicle registrations.
Those arrested are reported to be a former Assistant Director, a former departmental clerk, an Assistant in Investigations and Development, and a former Deputy Commissioner.
Among the charges against them is the registration of four vehicles imported without customs clearance (without paying customs duty) at the Department of Motor Transport.
It is further alleged that false information was deliberately entered into the department’s computer system to register those vehicles through unlawful assignment.
In addition, they are accused of knowingly accepting a forged document regarding a change of colour of a motor vehicle and issuing a ticket number, as well as approving a submission with forged documents for a request form relating to the weight of a motor vehicle without the proper form. (Newswire)
