CMC Corruption Probe: Public Complaints Deadline Extended 📈

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating alleged corruption within the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has extended the deadline for public submissions to 16 March 2026. • Investigation Scope: Probing fraud, misuse of power, and procurement violations spanning a 15-year period from 2010 to 2025. • Key Focus Areas: Investigations include unlawful recruitments, irregularities in property leasing, and serious losses to state revenue or assets. • Submission Details: • Written complaints accepted in Sinhala, Tamil, or English. • Address: No. 152, Galle Road, Colombo 03. • Required: Name, address, contact number, and NIC/Passport number. • _Note_: Anonymous submissions are permitted upon explicit request. • Oral Submissions: Appointments must be secured by 16 March 2026 via 011 2 301 735. The commission aims to identify individuals responsible for financial irregularities that have historically impacted local government efficiency and infrastructure development in the capital.