Over 70 arrested in for bribery offences in the past 10 months
By: Isuru Parakrama
November 24, Colombo (LNW): The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has reported a significant number of arrests related to bribery over the past ten months, with 73 individuals detained on charges of corrupt practices.
Amongst those arrested, a notable 21 law enforcement officers were taken into custody, including a Chief Police Inspector, two Inspectors, one Sub-Inspector, nine Sergeants, and eight Constables.
In addition to the police officers, 24 civilians have been arrested on bribery-related charges, highlighting the widespread nature of corruption.
Amongst the civilians arrested were three Grama Niladhari officers, who are responsible for administrative functions at the local level, as well as a school principal.
The arrests were made in connection with both the act of accepting bribes and soliciting them, indicating that the bribery network spans various sectors, including the police and public administration.
The CIABOC emphasised its commitment to tackling corruption within both public service and law enforcement, as part of broader efforts to promote transparency and accountability across Sri Lanka.
