MP Chamara Sampath arrested over corruption allegations

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March 27, Colombo (LNW): Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, a member of the New Democratic Front (NDF), has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

His arrest follows an inquiry into alleged financial irregularities linked to his tenure as the Chief Minister of Uva Province.

According to sources within the Bribery Commission, Dassanayake had been summoned for questioning regarding suspected misuse of public funds and administrative misconduct during his time in provincial office.

Following extensive interrogation, authorities deemed it necessary to detain him for further legal proceedings.

The investigation reportedly centres on allegations that provincial resources were misappropriated for personal or political gain, though officials have yet to disclose specific details of the accusations.

Dassanayake is set to be presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, where legal proceedings will determine the next course of action.

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