Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was arrested on Monday by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), after giving a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation.
He had arrived at the Commission’s office in the morning after a summons was issued to him to record a statement.
The details of the investigation were not immediately available. He has been arrested in connection with the probe, and no charges have been reported.
CIABOC is the state body that investigates allegations of bribery and corruption involving public officials. Suspects arrested by the Commission are normally produced before a magistrate, who decides on remand or bail.
Further details of the investigation and the court appearance are expected to be announced.
