Sugeeshwara Bandara, a former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB).
According to investigators, the arrest was made in connection with an ongoing inquiry into allegations that he received salaries from two separate government institutions simultaneously.
The investigation is currently being carried out by the CCIB, which is examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged payments and any possible violations of public service regulations.
Authorities have not yet disclosed further details regarding the case or any additional legal action that may follow.
The investigation remains ongoing.
