Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested and remanded a former General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) on charges of gross corruption.

The suspect is accused of misappropriating contract funds from the Kandy North Pathadumbara Integrated Water Supply Project to lease a luxury Toyota Prado for the Chairman's use, despite the Chairman already having access to two official government vehicles.

Investigations revealed that over Rs. 12.75 million was paid to a private supplier in rental fees without proper procurement procedures or verification of the vehicle's necessity

The suspect has been charged with conspiracy and causing a massive fin...