|He is among a group of Navy officers who had smuggled out Sri Lankans from the Negomgo, Chilaw, Trincomalee, Jaffna, Hambantota and Galle beaches, the CID has found in in its investigations.

Each had paid nearly Rs. 2 million for the boat journey to Australia.

This man has sought leave from the Navy commander to go to Australia with his family, with a plan to send in his resignation letter once in that country.