Priyantha Mayadunne, the former Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today, sources confirmed.
Details surrounding the arrest remain scarce, but the CID has reportedly taken Mayadunne into custody in connection with an ongoing investigation. The arrest marks a significant development in a high-profile case that has been closely followed by authorities and the public.
Mr.Mayadunne, who held the position of Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration until recently, is said to be involved in matters related to alleged corruption and misconduct during his tenure. The CID has not yet disclosed further details on the nature of the charges or the investigation's progress.
The arrest is expected to spark further inquiries into the former official's actions while in office, as well as broader concerns regarding governance and accountability in the public sector.
More updates will follow as the investigation continues to unfold.
