Customs security officer arrested for accepting bribe
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1 min readFrom 3 outlets- Newswire reports the arrest took place at the Customs Head Office on November 12, 2026, at about 2:25 p.m.
- Newswire says CIABOC alleges the officer requested and received Rs. 30,000 in total for documents needed to clear two motorcycles.
- Newswire reports the officer was expected to appear before Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Newswire reports that CIABOC investigators arrested a Sri Lanka Customs security officer at the department’s head office at around 2:25 p.m. on November 12, 2026. Hiru News, Ada Derana, Ada Derana (தமிழ்), Ada Derana (සිංහල) and Hiru News (தமிழ்) also report an arrest linked to an alleged Rs. 30,000 bribe.
Newswire names the officer as Ranathunga Gamaralalage Chathura Devinda Ranathunga. According to CIABOC, as reported by Newswire, he requested and accepted Rs. 15,000 for each of two motorcycles in return for providing clearance documents. Newswire says the vehicles had been brought from Japan by the complainant’s nephew and a friend.
Newswire reports that the officer was due to be presented before Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The reports provide no further details about a court appearance.
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