⚖️ CIABOC Complaint Lodged Against 159 NPP MPs Over Allowance Misuse

• Allegation: Civil society groups, including the Centre for Free Struggle, Dinana Dakuna, and Free Lawyers, filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against 159 National People’s Power (NPP) MPs. • Core Issue: The petition alleges that parliamentary allowances meant for public welfare were instead deposited directly into a Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) bank account, constituting a potential offence under the Anti-Corruption Act No. 09 of 2023. • Key Demands: • Investigation and statement recording of all 159 NPP MPs. • Formal examination of JVP bank accounts and financial records. • Action under five specific demands to ensure political accountability and financial transparency.