Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has reported to the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) today (09). He arrived to give a statement for an ongoing probe involving his former Personal Secretary, Sugeeshwara Bandara.
According to reports, authorities summoned the former President to assist with further inquiries into financial irregularity allegations tied to Bandara.
Allegations against Sugeeshwara Bandara
Sugeeshwara Bandara, who currently heads the New People’s Front, served as Rajapaksa's Personal Secretary while he was President. He is accused of criminally misappropriating and misusing over Rs. 220 million during his tenure as Director General of Special Projects.
Inquiries have surfaced claims that Bandara collected salaries from two different state bodies at the same time, leading to the alleged misuse of public money. The CCIB arrested him on June 18, and he remains in remand custody as investigations continue.
