BREAKING: Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga was taken into custody by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption shortly after appearing to provide a statement.

The arrest is linked to an alleged corruption incident during his tenure as a Cabinet Minister, according to Commission sources.

Ranatunga had arrived at the Commission to make a formal statement regarding the ongoing investigation when officials moved to detain him.

Authorities confirmed that Ranatunga is currently being questioned, with his statement being recorded as part of the probe.