A former Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), who once served as the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) before being promoted as its head, has fled his residence as officers from the Bribery or Corruption Commission arrived to arrest him over serious money laundering allegations, reliable sources revealed.
The Bribery or Corruption Commission has launched an extensive investigation into multiple financial crimes allegedly committed by the officer. Among the allegations is an incident where suspects arrested over a money laundering crime involving Rs. 700,000 were released after a bribe of Rs. 100,000 was allegedly accepted. This particular investigation was conducted by then Assistant Superintendent of Police N. V. Lawrence, and based on the evidence presented, a court order was issued for the officer’s arrest.
Further, sources said that this former DIG is also under scrutiny for allegedly releasing suspects in another money laundering crime after receiving Rs. 7 million.
More grave accusations have also surfaced against him. He is suspected of having helped underworld figure Kudu Salindu escape the country after covering up a murder. Kudu Salindu had shot and killed a fish trader travelling in a three-wheeler. The investigation into this murder was conducted by Senior Police Officer Sanjaya Erasinghe, who successfully identified the criminal. However, the former DIG is accused of assisting in the escape at the request of the then Senior DIG of the Western Province.
The Bribery or Corruption Commission is continuing its search for the former CID Director as investigations into his alleged involvement in serious financial and criminal misconduct intensify.
