By Newswire Editorial

Former Cooperative Commissioner Sunil Seneviratne, who was being held in remand custody over an alleged financial fraud, has died following a sudden illness.

According to Prisons Spokesman Senaka Palletenna, the 78-year-old former official passed away on Wednesday night (11).

Seneviratne, who was being held at the Magazine Prison, reportedly fell ill suddenly and died at the Welikada Prison Hospital.

The deceased was a resident of Kalalgoda and had been remanded in connection with an alleged financial fraud. (Newswire)