Suspension of Forest Department Employees Due to Investigations
January 24, 2025
Three employees of the Department of Forests have been suspended by the Public Service Commission due to a criminal investigation against them. The investigation focuses on irregularities in bids for aerial firefighting resources, examining procedures followed from 2017 onwards. A prior administrative inquiry revealed possible irregularities and criminal offenses. The findings were forwarded to the Minister of Agriculture, prompting legal action.