Former Water Board Chairman Nishantha Ranatunga Arrested by Bribery Commission

Former Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Nishantha Ranatunga, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Ranatunga was arrested on November 10 after appearing before the Bribery Commission to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. The arrest relates to alleged financial irregularities that occurred during his tenure as Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. The Commission is continuing its investigations into the matter, while further legal proceedings are expected to follow.