Former Southern Province Chief Minister and former Member of Parliament Shan Wijayalal De Silva has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation, according to official sources.

 CIABOC officials stated that the arrest was made following investigations into alleged financial irregularities. The suspect is expected to be produced before the relevant court, while further inquiries are continuing. Details regarding the specific allegations have not yet been officially disclosed.