Police inspector remanded over alleged Rs. 1 million bribery (opens original article in a new tab)

A Police Inspector was remanded for allegedly accepting a Rs. 1 million bribe to release an illegally assembled van without criminal proceedings. The suspect, Udaya Kumara, is accused of negotiating the bribe amount with a businessman, who paid an initial Rs. 100,000. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption is continuing its investigation, including reviewing CCTV footage and telephone conversations.

• Police Inspector Udaya Kumara remanded till July 3 over alleged Rs. 1 million bribe
• Suspect accused of demanding bribe to release illegally assembled van without criminal charges
• CIABOC states suspect negotiated bribe amount from Rs. 2 million to Rs. 1 million with businessman