Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A special investigation is underway to examine the computer systems and data of Sri Lanka's Department of Motor Traffic, amid allegations of long-standing corruption and irregularities within the department.

As part of the operation, investigators are extracting the complete set of data from the department's computer systems for a comprehensive analysis.

The investigation involves officers from the Walana Anti-Vice Unit, experts from the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT), GovTech Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Telecom, as well as professors from the School of Computing at the University of Colombo.

The operation aims to uncover suspected corrupt practices and other irregularities within the department. ...