Ajith Nivard Cabraal

Listed from published reports. Appearing here is not a finding of wrongdoing.

Details

Role: Former Governor of the Central Bank
Status: Indicted in May 2026 for allegedly breaching the conditions of his release; no verdict reported
Appears on: Politicians and investigators
The 2022 economic crisis
Last checked: 12 Oct 2026 (what this means)

Ajith Nivard Cabraal / Released on conditions, then indicted again in / Greek bonds caseAllegation
- The Bribery Commission withdrew its charges on condition that he pay Rs. 1.84 billion to the Central Bank within three months. Three co-accused were acquitted.10 Dec 2025 · Ada Derana · Greek Bond case: Ex-CBSL Governor Cabraal released
- A new indictment says he failed to pay by the 10 March 2026 deadline.19 May 2026 · News 1st · Indictment Filed Against Cabraal Over Greek Bond Case Breach
Ajith Nivard Cabraal / State minister in government of, from August 2020 / Gotabaya Rajapaksa
- Named in the government line-up unveiled after the swearing-in at Kandy in August 2020, under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, as State Minister of Finance and Capital Markets and Public Enterprise Reforms.13 Aug 2020 · Daily FT · GR-MR pick A and B teams to deliver prosperity
Ajith Nivard Cabraal / Found responsible in / Supreme Court ruling on the economic crisis, November 2023
- The Supreme Court ruled by 4 to 1 that the former Central Bank governor was among those responsible for the crisis, and that the respondents violated the public trust and breached Article 12(1) of the Constitution.14 Nov 2023 · Ada Derana · Gotabaya, Mahinda, Basil & others responsible for economic crisis - SC rules