On a complaint made by a conductor of the Potuvil SLTB Depot, General Secretary of the All Ceylon Motor Workers’ Union (Senior Deopt Inspector) was arrested by the Investigation Officers of CIABOC on 12.06.2023 for soliciting and accepting a bribe.

The complainant was released full-time from duties to discharge duties as the All Ceylon Motor Workers’ Union representative of the Eastern Province, and therefore, has requested the recommendation letter of the General Secretary of the Union stating he has duly performed the monthly duties, to obtain his salary. The General Secretary has demanded a bribe of Rs. 10,000/- from him for issuing the said letter and making the

necessary arrangemets to duly receive his salary. The General Secretary was arrested at the Central Bus Stand premises in Pettah while accepting the said bribe.