December 28, Colombo (LNW): The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has apprehended former Provincial Councillor and businessman Salochana Gamage, along with another businessman, in connection with a bribery case involving Rs. 9 million.
The arrests took place in the Pitakotte area, where the suspects were allegedly in the process of accepting a large sum of money in exchange for favours.
According to the Bribery Commission, the suspects were approached by a third businessman, who had offered the bribe in return for assistance in expediting the compensation process for a piece of land that had been acquired by the Urban Development Authority (UDA).
The land in question belonged to a relative of the individual who had lodged the complaint.
The investigation into the case has revealed that Gamage and his associate had promised to use their influence to ensure that the compensation payment for the land would be processed more quickly.
The alleged act of bribery was intended to circumvent standard procedures and accelerate the disbursement of funds to the landowner.
The Bribery Commission has confirmed that further inquiries are underway, as the investigation continues to explore the full extent of the suspects’ involvement and the potential for other individuals to be implicated in the scheme.
