Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena was taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (4).
The arrest is linked to an incident during the 2015 Presidential Election, where Chandrasena is alleged to have distributed Rs. 25 million worth of wheat seed to close associates.
He was summoned to the Commission earlier today to provide a statement in connection with the ongoing investigation. Following the statement, the former minister was formally arrested.
Further legal proceedings are expected as the investigation continues.
