The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has revealed that 84 individuals were arrested in 2025 for offences related to bribery and corruption.
According to the Commission, these arrests resulted from 130 raids conducted across the country between January 1 and December 31, 2025. The Sri Lanka Police recorded the highest number of arrests, with 30 police officers taken into custody. Those arrested from the police service included 13 Police Sergeants, nine Police Constables, four Sub-Inspectors, and two Chief Inspectors.
CIABOC further stated that arrests were also made among 11 individuals attached to institutions under the Ministry of Justice, five officers from the Department of Agricultural and Public Services, three Grama Niladharis, and three officials serving in Pradeshiya Sabhas.
In addition to raid-related arrests, the Commission noted that a further 56 individuals were taken into custody following investigations conducted throughout the year.
Those arrested include a range of public figures such as former ministers, ministry secretaries, heads of government departments, medical professionals, former chairpersons of Pradeshiya Sabhas, and several other public officials.
During 2025, CIABOC filed 115 cases against 153 individuals and successfully concluded 69 cases. The Commission also reported receiving 8,409 complaints during the year, with investigations initiated into 569 of them.
Meanwhile, CIABOC Director General Ranga Dissanayake emphasized that eliminating bribery and corruption within the public service is a shared responsibility. He made these remarks while addressing a recent awareness programme conducted for public officials.
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