Actions are being taken to launch the National Action Plan for combating Bribery and Corruption which has been a long time requirement of the country.

The Investigation Officers of CIABOC have arrested the Mahaweli Unit Manager of Welikanda, Singhapura, and Muthuwella area on 19.10.2018 for soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs.20, 000 /- from the complainant to issue recommendations in order to obtain a land permit for the complainant’s residence land owned by the Mahawelli Development Authority.

A fine of Rs.35 lacks has been imposed on a Marin Engineer in a case filed against him by the Bribery Commission on spending money exceeding his known income during the period from 31.03.2005 to 31.03.2006.   

The final discussions in formulating National Action Plan against Bribery and Corruption was held on 04th October 2018 at Jaic Hilton Colombo under the patronage of the Director General of CIABOC with the participation of Heads of Public Institutions.

An Import and Export Controller has been arrested by the Investigation Officers of CIABOC on 20.07.2018 while accepting a bribe of Rs.2 lakhs from the complainant who has been solicited a bribe to issue a permit recommended by the Import and Export Department for the legal importation of two 10year old vehicles from Japan.

The Investigation Officers of CIABOC have arrested the Chairman of NLDB and an Assistant Account of one of his companies while accepting a bribe of Rs.600, 000 from a businessman of Katugasthota area on 5th of October 2018.

The Chairperson, members of the head table the learned and distinguished delegates, let me thank you all for the opportunity extended to Sri Lanka for an intervention. Let me begin by congratulating you on your appointment to chair this important meeting.

The Honourable Chairperson,
Members of the Head Table
Distinguished delegates,

Mr. Chair,

Madam Chair,