Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Chandragupta arrested
Posted by Editor on June 26, 2025 - 1:10 pm
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Former Secretary to the Health Ministry, Janaka Chandragupta, was arrested today (June 26) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after providing a statement.
Chandragupta arrived at the CIABOC office this morning, where he was taken into custody following the recording of his statement regarding the alleged procurement of substandard drugs.
UPDATE – 04:00 PM:
Former Secretary to the Health Ministry, Janaka Chandragupta, has been remanded until July 8, 2025, after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
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