Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on 9 November after giving a statement in connection with an investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving his former private secretary, Sugishwara Bandara.
Rajapaksa appeared before the bureau in the morning, and investigators reportedly spent nearly two hours recording his statement.
Bandara, who now leads the Nawa Janatha Peramuna, served as both Rajapaksa’s private secretary and Director General of Special Projects during his presidency.
The CCIB is investigating allegations that Bandara diverted more than Rs. 220 million in public funds from their intended purposes while serving as Director General of Special Projects. Investigators are also examining allegations that he unlawfully drew salaries from two state institutions for the same period.
The CCIB arrested Bandara on 18 June in connection with the investigation. He was subsequently produced in court and remains in remand custody.
