{
  "id": 17506001,
  "title": "DMT computer records probed over alleged corruption",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/dmt-computer-records-probed-over-alleged-corruption",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T00:00:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/dmt-computer-records-probed-over-alleged-corruption/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) computer systems are currently being probed by investigators from the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit, with the help of experts from the University of Colombo School of Computing, SLCERT, GovTech Sri Lanka, and Sri Lanka Telecom. The probe is being conducted in response to allegations of corruption, fraud, and irregularities within the department, which have been ongoing for some time. The investigation aims to uncover fraudulent activities and identify any irregularities that may have occurred over an extended period. Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has previously informed Parliament that findings by the Committee on Public Accounts and the Auditor General’s Department would be referred to the Attorney General’s Department and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). In March, four DMT officials were remanded over allegations of fraudulent vehicle registration and manipulation of computerized records. However, the outcomes of the latest examination of the DMT's computer systems and any identified suspects have not been disclosed by authorities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}