Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Janaka Sri Chandragupta, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today in connection with an ongoing investigation into a forged government appointment.

Former Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Janaka Sri Chandragupta, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today in connection with an ongoing investigation into a forged government appointment.

The inquiry relates to a suspect who allegedly posed as a public servant using an appointment letter that was reportedly issued under Chandragupta’s name and signature. The CID said that a statement will be recorded from the former secretary regarding the authenticity and origin of the letter.

In a separate case, former Minister Piyasena Gamage has also been summoned by the CID.

CID to record statement in connection with an investigation into allegedly undeclared or illegally acquired assets.