Technical officer arrested over Rs 25,000 bribe

A technical officer attached to the Beruwala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Bribery Commission for soliciting a bribe of Rs 25,000 from a businessman.

He was arrested by officers while accepting the bribe at the Payagala Pradeshiya Sabha sub office, based on information received.

The suspect had requested for the bribe in order to provide the recommendations for the environment protection licence necessary for the timber mill and hotel owned by the businessman as well as certification for a swimming pool.

The arrested technical officer is to be produced at the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court.