The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has arrested a suspended police officer accused of illegal financial transactions and money laundering while in service.
A suspended Police Sub-Inspector has been taken into custody by anti-corruption investigators on suspicion of involvement in money laundering and unlawful financial activities. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) apprehended the suspect, identified as Mehotti Arachchige Lahiru Pramod, on Wednesday afternoon at approximately 12:45 p.m.
According to CIABOC, the allegations centre on the suspect's conduct during his tenure as a Sub-Inspector of Police. Investigators allege that he maintained inappropriate connections with various individuals involved in criminal matters, including suspects, complainants, defendants, and those with prior criminal convictions.
The Commission further contends that while serving in his police role, the suspect engaged in unlawful financial transactions through bank accounts and subsequently laundered the proceeds. CIABOC has stated that the suspect is scheduled to be brought before the Colombo Magistrate's Court in connection with these allegations.
