Priyanta Jayakodi

Former Senior Deputy Inspector General Priyanta Jayakodi was recently arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Ragama due to health issues. His arrest is related to an investigation into a false complaint he made regarding a death threat from an organized criminal based abroad. Jayakodi had previously reported this threat to the police, claiming he was targeted by a powerful organized criminal known as 'Kehelbaddara Patme'. His case has drawn significant media attention due to the serious nature of the allegations and his high-ranking position within the police force.