n a major development, the Director of the Medical Supplies Division of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kapila Wickramanayaka, along with three others, has been arrested over an Immunoglobulin import case, according to the police.
Dr. Wickramanayaka, along with Niran Dhananjaya (Accountant - Supplies), Assistant Director Shanthi Solomon, and Pharmacist Sujith Kumara, has been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections using forged documents.
The investigation began when Isolez Biotech Pharma AG (Pvt.) Ltd., a local medicine supplier, was suspected of importing a batch of human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) using counterfeit documents. The Sri Lanka Customs uncovered this illegal activity, prompting the Maligakanda Magistrate to instruct the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to launch a comprehensive investigation on October 13th.
As a result of the CID's thorough investigation, the initial arrest was made of the owner of the company responsible for importing the substandard Immunoglobulin injections. However, the latest arrests of high-ranking officials, including Dr. Wickramanayaka, indicate the widening scope of the probe.
The Ministry of Health and relevant authorities have assured the public that they are taking this matter seriously and will ensure that those involved in the import of substandard medical supplies are held accountable for their actions. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
