Customs officer arrested over false data entry to re-export areca nuts
Posted by Editor on April 13, 2021 - 9:05 am
An Assistant Superintendent of Sri Lanka Customs has been arrested for forging documents and re-exporting a consignment of dried Indonesian areca nuts to India as Sri Lankan areca nuts.
The arrest has been made by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), according to the Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana.
The Customs officer in question was identified as a 29-year-old from Wadduwa area.

Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sajith Premadasa slams Government over CEB losses, condemns proposed tariff hike May 18, 2025
- Sri Lanka marks 16 years since end of war against LTTE May 18, 2025
- Shooting and assault on Thusitha Halloluwa in Narahenpita May 17, 2025
- CEB proposes 18.3% electricity tariff hike from June 2025 May 17, 2025
- Sajith leads opposition talks to seize local council control May 17, 2025