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Special probe launched into alleged corruption at Motor Traffic Department

Original Reporting by Hiru News
Friday, 30 October 2026 at 07:30
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Special probe launched into alleged corruption at Motor Traffic Department
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A special investigation is underway to examine the computer systems and data of Sri Lanka’s Department of Motor Traffic, amid allegations of long-standing corruption and irregularities within the department.As part of the operation, investigators are extracting the complete set of data from the department’s computer systems for a comprehensive analysis.The investigation involves officers from the Walana Anti-Vice Unit, experts from the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT), GovTech Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Telecom, as well as professors from the School of Computing at the University of Colombo.The operation aims to uncover suspected corrupt practices and other irregularities within the department.

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  • —Special probe launched into alleged corruption at Motor Traffic Department
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  • —Verified against domestic police and court records.
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