Immigration Department IT Controller Arrested Over Alleged Financial Fraud

An official attached to the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an alleged financial fraud that occurred during the installation of a software system for the department.

The suspect, identified as K. Herath, who served as the Controller of the Information Technology and Border Control Division, was taken into custody under allegations made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, police said.

Authorities further stated that the arrest was made following investigations into suspected irregularities linked to the procurement and implementation of the software system.