Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of money laundering.
Authorities said that the arrest comes after investigations into financial transactions suspected of being linked to illicit activities. Further details regarding the amounts involved or the specific nature of the transactions have not yet been disclosed.
CIABOC confirmed that legal proceedings are underway and that Rambukwella will be questioned further as part of the ongoing investigation.