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Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
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- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, October 2026; granted bail 16 October 2026 / Shiranthi RajapaksaAllegation
- Arrested at her home in Kirulapone on 7 October 2026 after giving a statement for about two hours, over alleged irregularities involving an account linked to the Siriliya Saviya fund.7 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested
- Reports the allegation as misuse of 10 million rupees obtained from the National Savings Bank for a hospital CT scanner, and that she was remanded until 13 October 2026. Her lawyers have disputed the allegations.8 Oct 2026 · Outlook India · Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa Family Faces Another Graft Case
- Further remanded until 16 October by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama on 13 October, in a case over allegations that she obtained Rs. 10 million from a state-owned bank and misused it, with charges under corruption laws and the Public Property Act.13 Oct 2026 · News 1st · Shiranthi Rajapaksa Further Remanded
- President’s Counsel Anil Silva told the court she had a sudden heart attack in prison on 12 October and was undergoing open-heart surgery. The Additional Solicitor General said prison officials had no information that she was undergoing surgery, and the Chief Magistrate ordered prison officials to verify. Newswire reported no official confirmation of surgery.13 Oct 2026 · Newswire · Court orders verification of Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s reported open-heart surgery
- The Chief Magistrate observed that a three-page medical report from the Deputy Director of Health Services contained no indication that she was undergoing open-heart surgery or that it had been recommended. A medical panel was appointed, its report is due on Friday, and the Magistrate said a decision on bail would be announced that day.13 Oct 2026 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Court finds no medical recommendation for open-heart surgery: Shiranthi further remanded
- According to Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa, she underwent an angiogram that morning and no surgery was performed; a medical board would decide whether she needs bypass surgery, a stent or other treatment.13 Oct 2026 · Newswire · Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s heart condition: Minister reveals latest medical update
- On 16 October 2026 the Colombo Chief Magistrate granted her bail on cash bail of Rs. 100,000 and two personal bonds of Rs. 10 million each, after submissions from the Additional Solicitor General for the Bribery Commission and her lawyers. The court imposed an overseas travel ban and ordered a progress report on the investigation on 11 December 2026. The article also reports that a National Hospital medical report submitted that day indicated she requires heart bypass surgery. The article carries no response from her.16 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa granted bail
- Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on 13 October that Rs. 10 million from the National Savings Bank was allegedly moved to a Siriliya Saviya account at a People’s Bank branch, supposedly to buy a CT scanner for Lady Ridgeway Hospital, and that the money never went into a Carlton Suwa Udana account. He alleged the Chinese government supplied the scanner and she presented it as a donation from her organisation at an event on one of her sons’ birthdays, that two doctors told investigators the hospital never requested a scanner from Siriliya Saviya, and that the organisation was not properly registered as an NGO and filed no required financial statements. He also alleged donation letters used a letterhead with the state emblem and the Presidential Secretariat’s address. The Financial Crimes Investigation Division and the Bribery Commission are investigating jointly, and the prosecution said more arrests are possible and opposed bail.13 Oct 2026 · Newswire · China donated, Shiranthi presented it on son’s birthday: New allegations revealed in court
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, August 2025 / Shasheendra RajapaksaAllegation
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, September 2026; in remand as of 16 October 2026 / Namal RajapaksaAllegation
- Taken into custody on 4 September 2026 after several hours of questioning at the commission, where he had been summoned over the 2013 purchase of Airbus aircraft for SriLankan Airlines. The article describes an alleged USD 2 million bribe linked to that purchase and reports no response from him.4 Sep 2026 · Ada Derana · MP Namal Rajapaksa arrested by Bribery Commission
- On 18 September 2026 the Colombo Chief Magistrate further remanded him until 29 September, when a ruling on bail was due. The allegation is reported as acceptance of a Rs. 100 million bribe.18 Sep 2026 · Ada Derana · MP Namal Rajapaksa further remanded
- On 29 September 2026 he was further remanded until 13 October in the Airbus matter. A Deputy Solicitor General told the court that the bribery and money laundering investigations had concluded and that a combined indictment would be filed.29 Sep 2026 · Newswire · No bail : Namal Rajapaksa further remanded
- The same day the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court refused bail in the Krrish deal case filed by the commission and remanded him until 6 October.29 Sep 2026 · Newswire · No bail for Namal in Krrish case either; further remanded until October 6
- On 30 September 2026 the Fort Magistrate granted him bail in the money laundering investigation linked to the Airbus deal, on cash bail of Rs. 500,000 with sureties, a travel ban and a warning that bail would be cancelled if he tried to influence witnesses.30 Sep 2026 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Namal Rajapaksa granted bail
- He stayed in remand custody despite that order, because he had not been granted bail in separate proceedings.30 Sep 2026 · Newswire · Namal granted bail in Airbus money laundering case, remains in custody
- On 6 October 2026 the Colombo Chief Magistrate further remanded him and former Krrish director Janaki Siriwardena until 16 October. The article describes both as arrested by the commission over an alleged Rs. 70 million bribe.6 Oct 2026 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Namal Rajapaksa and ex-Krrish director Janaki Siriwardena further remanded
- The Colombo Magistrate’s Court extended his remand until 27 October in connection with allegations that he accepted a bribe linked to the Airbus case.13 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · MP Namal Rajapaksa further remanded
- On 14 October 2026 he was brought before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with a money laundering case over alleged irregularities in the 2013 procurement of Airbus aircraft for SriLankan Airlines.14 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · MP Namal Rajapaksa brought before court
- On 16 October 2026 the Colombo Chief Magistrate further remanded him and Janaki Siriwardena until 23 October in the Krrish bribery case. The Magistrate rejected her bail application and said the order on his bail application was not ready and would be announced on the next court date. The article describes the allegation as soliciting and accepting a Rs. 70 million bribe in connection with the company’s affairs, and carries no response from him.16 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · Namal Rajapaksa and Janaki Siriwardena further remanded
- The CID told the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that its investigation in the money laundering case against him and two other suspects was completed and that indictments would be filed in a higher court. The case falls under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. He was produced by prison authorities because he remains in remand custody in a separate case under the Bribery Act. The court ordered the case to be called again on 18 November. The article carries no response from him.14 Oct 2026 · News 1st · CID Completes Probe in Namal’s Money Laundering Case
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, March 2026 / Kapila ChandrasenaAllegation
- AFP: arrested on 12 March 2026 and remanded. A commission official said he conspired to accept a bribe of $16 million over the 2013 deal to buy 10 aircraft and received 1.45 million euros in a Singapore account.13 Mar 2026 · AFP (via The Peninsula) · Ex-CEO of SriLankan Airlines arrested over alleged Airbus bribe
- He was granted bail on 5 May 2026; on 7 May a court issued a warrant after the commission alleged a breach of his bail conditions. He was found dead on 8 May, and police said suicide was suspected. The article reports no finding on the allegations.8 May 2026 · Ada Derana · Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead - Police
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, July 2026 / Wasantha KarannagodaAllegation
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Brought / Navy recruitment corruption case
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, June 2026 / Shan Wijayalal de SilvaAllegation
- Arrested on 10 June 2026 after giving a statement to the commission and remanded until 12 June by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Investigators allege that a chair manufacturer was chosen outside the prescribed procedure in a 2019 purchase funded by a Rs. 16.5 million allocation, and that 16,361 chairs were delivered to the homes and offices of 54 provincial council members.10 Jun 2026 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Shan Wijayalal remanded over alleged procurement irregularities
- Granted bail on 12 June 2026 on two sureties of Rs. 5 million and barred from foreign travel. The commission told the court it was still recording statements; the article reports no verdict.12 Jun 2026 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Former Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal de Silva granted bail
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Brought / Unlawful assets case, Colombo High Court
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Brought / Carrom board case, verdict May 2025
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Brought / Greek bonds case
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, August 2026 / Ravi KarunanayakeAllegation
- Piyankara Jayaratne / Convicted in case brought by / Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, November 2025 / Prasanna RanatungaAllegation
- Arrested on 12 November 2025 after giving a statement. He is alleged to have unlawfully appointed a private broker firm for medical insurance at four institutions under the Ministry of Tourism, causing a loss of Rs. 4,750,828.72 to the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation. The Colombo Chief Magistrate granted bail the same day with a travel ban.12 Nov 2025 · Ada Derana · Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga granted bail
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, October 2026; remanded until the end of his trial / Rohitha BogollagamaAllegation
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Decided to investigate a complaint against, February 2026 / Jagath WickramaratneAllegation
- Newswire, citing the Sunday Times: the commission decided to investigate a complaint filed against the Speaker by Chaminda Kularatne, Parliament’s suspended Deputy Secretary General, and a separate complaint against Kularatne. Neither Parliament nor the individuals had commented.8 Feb 2026 · Newswire · CIABOC to probe complaint against Speaker
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Received complaints against MPs of, September 2026 / National People’s Power (NPP)Allegation
- On 2 September 2026 the Dinana Dakuna organisation complained that NPP MPs committed an offence under the Anti-Corruption Act by depositing their parliamentary allowances into the JVP’s bank account, and asked for all 159 MPs to be summoned. The article reports no response.2 Sep 2026 · Ada Derana · Complaint filed with Bribery Commission against NPP MPs
- Civil society groups including the Centre for Free Struggle, Dinana Dakuna and Free Lawyers asked the commission for an urgent investigation and for the JVP’s bank accounts to be examined. The article carries no response from the NPP or the JVP.4 Sep 2026 · Daily FT · Civil society groups lodge corruption complaint against 159 NPP MPs
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Opened / Bribery commission inquiry into six ministers’ assetsAllegation
- According to a letter seen by the Daily Mirror, the commission’s Illegal Assets Division decided to investigate the assets of five cabinet ministers and one deputy minister under the Money Laundering Act, on a complaint filed on 16 September 2025 by Jamuni Kamantha Thushara of the Organisation Citizens’ Power against Corruption and Waste.30 Dec 2025 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Six ministers under bribery probe over their assets
- The complainant gave a statement for over three hours on 30 December 2025. The commission had not issued an official statement.31 Dec 2025 · Newswire · Bribery Commission records statement over complaint on assets of six ministers
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, May 2025 and August 2026 / Keheliya RambukwellaAllegation
- Taken into custody on 7 May 2025 and remanded until 20 May, over allegations that friends, relatives and political allies were appointed to his personal staff and paid without doing official duties, a loss of Rs. 8,005,814.7 May 2025 · News 1st · Keheliya Remanded Over Rs. 8M Scam
- Arrested again on 18 August 2026 over two allegations: that he influenced authorities to prevent a proper investigation into the theft of an ancient moonstone at Kundasale, and that six employees were recruited to the Rupavahini Corporation beyond its cadre and attached to his staff, a loss of Rs. 14.3 million. The Colombo Chief Magistrate released him on personal bail with a foreign travel ban.18 Aug 2026 · News 1st · Keheliya Released on Strict Bail Conditions | CIABOC Pursues Two Investigations
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Indicted, 2026 / Lakshman Yapa AbeywardenaAllegation
- The commission filed a case in July 2026 alleging that he accepted a bribe of Rs. 1 million from a businessman to facilitate a Board of Investment matter. He was served with the indictment in the Colombo High Court on 7 August 2026 and granted bail. The article reports no response.7 Aug 2026 · Newswire · Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena granted bail
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, December 2025 / C. B. RatnayakeAllegation
- Arrested by the commission over alleged illicit earnings of more than Rs. 57.3 million and held on remand until the Colombo Chief Magistrate granted bail on 16 December 2025, on two sureties of Rs. 2 million each with a travel ban. The article reports no response.16 Dec 2025 · Newswire · Corruption Case : Former Minister C.B. Ratnayake released on bail
- S. M. Ranjith / Convicted in case brought by / Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
- He and his former secretary were each sentenced to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment on corruption charges brought by the Bribery Commission, over fuel allocated for the secretary’s official vehicle while he was Chief Minister.2 Apr 2025 · Newswire · Former NC CM S.M. Ranjith sentenced to 16 years in prison
- On 31 July 2025 the report described him and Shanthini Chandrasena as serving 16-year sentences; their lawyer asked the Colombo High Court for bail pending the appeal, and the next hearing was set for 25 August.31 Jul 2025 · Newswire · Former NC CM S.M. Ranjith seeks bail pending appeal
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, June 2025 and March 2026 / Nishantha WickramasingheAllegation
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Dropped unlawful assets case against, March 2021 / Rohitha AbeygunawardenaAllegation
- The commission had charged him with unlawfully acquiring assets worth Rs. 41.2 million while a minister from 2010 to 2014. On 19 March 2021 the Colombo High Court released him from all charges after the commission’s lawyers said they did not wish to proceed. His counsel had argued that the case was filed without the written approval of all three commissioners.19 Mar 2021 · Ada Derana · Rohitha released from case over unlawful acquisition of assets
- Ramanathan Archchuna / Says he sent corruption complaints to / Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionAllegation
- He told Parliament in July 2026 that he had sent complaints and documents about alleged corruption in the North to the commission, to President Dissanayake and to Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, and that no investigation had begun. He also said he might leave Parliament within two or three weeks. The article carries no response from them.21 Jul 2026 · Newswire · Archchuna says he may leave Parliament within weeks
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, October 2026 / Chamara Sampath DassanayakeAllegation
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Investigating an alleged bribe offered over the sentence of / Sarana GunawardenaAllegation
- According to the commission, his wife was arrested, accused of offering Rs. 50,000 to a Colombo High Court office assistant to secure a suspended sentence for him, and the registrar of the Minuwangoda Magistrate’s Court was then arrested, accused of aiding and abetting, as reported on 2 October 2026. The article says the High Court sentenced him in June to an effective 16 years in four cases over vehicle rentals at the Development Lotteries Board in 2006. It carries no response.2 Oct 2026 · Newswire · Court Registrar arrested over former MP’s wife’s bribe to secure husband’s release
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, March 2026 / Sajin Vass GunawardenaAllegation
- Arrested on 9 March 2026 when he came to the commission to give a statement, over allegedly earning assets worth Rs. 243.8 million illegally.9 Mar 2026 · Newswire · Former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena arrested
- Held on remand until 31 March 2026, when the Colombo Chief Magistrate released him on two sureties of Rs. 5 million each with a ban on foreign travel. The article carries no response from him beyond his lawyer’s request for bail.31 Mar 2026 · Newswire · Sajin Vass granted bail in illegal assets case
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Brought / Mihin Lanka aircraft lease case
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Arrested, October 2025 / Manusha NanayakkaraAllegation
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Filed / Avant-Garde Bribery Commission case, Colombo Magistrate’s Court
- The Bribery Commission filed the case alleging a Rs 11.4 billion loss to the government through approving the maintenance of the floating armoury owned by Avant-Garde Maritime Services. The Court of Appeal held that prosecution “by” the commission under Section 78(1) of the Bribery Act had become obsolete.12 Sep 2019 · Ada Derana · Appeals Court orders to acquit Gotabaya and others from Avant-Garde case
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Received complaint in / School admissions complaint to the Bribery Commission, 2018
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Took a statement from, as a witness, October 2026 / Chandima Weerakkody
- Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Obtained a court notice summoning him, November 2024 / Arjuna MahendranAllegation
- Daily FT reports that, at the commission’s request, the Colombo Chief Magistrate issued a notice summoning the Central Bank and Mahendran to appear on 25 February 2025 over the 2015 bond issue, which allegedly caused a loss of over Rs. 10 billion. The article carries no response from him.27 Nov 2024 · Daily FT · Arjuna Mahendran summoned over 2015 bond scam