Home Sri Lanka Fraud and corruption charges against 40 customs officers
Sri Lanka

Fraud and corruption charges against 40 customs officers

Share
Share

Disciplinary investigations are ongoing against 40 officers accused of fraud and corruption in Sri Lanka Customs.

Customs Media Spokesperson Seevali Arukgoda said that although allegations of fraud and corruption have been levelled against Sri Lanka Customs, it is not the Customs that is corrupt but certain officers.

He observed that six Customs officers have been suspended while another group has been dismissed from service. He also said that another group has been punished for their involvement in fraud and corruption in 2024.

Four Customs officers who were found guilty in a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) have been sentenced to 35 years in prison recently.

As per a proposal by the IMF, an internal affairs division has been established within the Customs Department. Accordingly, opportunities will be facilitated for the public to complain about corrupt officials along with the name and position of that officer.

The spokesperson also added that an investigation will be conducted regarding every complaint received, and those individuals who are found guilty will be punished.

Share

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles
Sri Lanka

Minister admits role in fueling unsustainable public sector hiring

Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha admitted that he and others who once...

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka risks losing UN-backed marine research mission

Sri Lanka is at risk of forfeiting a multimillion-dollar marine research opportunity...

Sri Lanka

World Bank projects Sri Lanka’s growth to slow to 3.5% in 2025

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains fragile, with growth projected to decelerate to...

Sri Lanka

Justice Minister takes swipe at President over ex-CJ’s UN posting

Justice minister Harshana Nanayakkara says he is unaware of the basis for...