A political science graduate, son in law of a Mawlawi was arrested today morning by officers of CIABOC when he was giving a bribe of Rs.250,000 to officer in charge of Horowpathana Police Station.

The Operation Manager of Road Passenger Transport Authority of North Western Province was arrested by the Officers of the CIABOC on 03.04.2019 when he was accepting a bribe of Rs.100,000/- from a bus owner to issue an entrance permit to allow his bus to enter the Bus Stand, Kurunegala and to ensure the bus to be driven without any obstacles.

The merit list of the candidates of written examination of the open competitive examination held on 27.10.2018 to recruit Investigation Officers to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption is as follows. All candidates of the list will be called for a structured interview and 200 candidates will be recruited as Investigation Officers according to the qualifications.

Three Police Officers attached to the Galenbidunuwewa Police Station were convicted for all charges by Hon. High Court Judge Mr.Sampath Wijerathne for soliciting a bribe of Rs.20000/- and accepting of a bribe of Rs.10000/- from the complainant who was an illicit brewer in order to refrain from filing an action against him.

The National Action Plan for Combatting Bribery and Corruption in Sri Lanka 2019 – 2023 (NAP) was ceremonially launched today, 18 March 2019 in Colombo.  His Excellency, Maithripala Sirisena, the President of Sri Lanka graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Honourable Speaker, the Honourable Leader of the opposition, Parliamentarians, religious leaders, members of the diplomatic corps representing over 50 countries, Officials of International Organizations, senior public officials, members of the civil society were among the 1250 other invitees representing all segments of society.

His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, the President of Sri Lanka is now addressing the gathering at the ceremonial launch of the National Action Plan for Combating Bribery and Corruption in Sri Lanka.

The Director General of CIABOC officially presents the National Action Plan for Combating Bribery and Corruption in Sri Lanka to His Excellency, the President. Trilingual copies of the Action Plan are now available to be downloaded on this website.

The attendees collectively recited the following integrity oath: “As an exemplary citizen, I will strive at all times to eradicate all forms of bribery and corruption from this splendid land gifted to us by nature, to secure a better tomorrow for our future generations. I solemnly declare and affirm/ swear this with confidence, inspired by the integrity of my conscience”

Mr. Karu Jayasuriya, Hon. Speaker is now addressing the gathering at the launch of the National Action Plan for Combating Bribery and Corruption in Sri Lanka.

The Director General of CIABOC introduces and presents the summary of contents of the National Action Plan for Combating Bribery and Corruption in Sri Lanka to an audience of more than 1000 guests, representing diverse sectors and from all corners of the island.

His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, the President of Sri Lanka is now arriving for the ceremonial launch of the National Action Plan for Combating Bribery and Corruption in Sri Lanka. His Excellency is welcomed by the Hon. Commissioners of CIABOC.

Director General of the Commission to investigate allegations of bribery or corruption Mr.Sarath Jayamanne P.C will be interviewed on the Launch of the National Action Plan at a live programme in Rupavahini cooperation at 11.30am this morning.