DORIPeopleCasesUpdatesMethodologyMap

PersonConvicted

Harsha Ilukpitiya

The conviction mark reflects court convictions reported by the cited sources. Convictions can be appealed or overturned, and this entry may not show the latest position.

See on the map

Details

Role

Former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration

Flagged for

Sentenced to two years in prison by the Supreme Court for contempt of court, as reported on 23 September 2025; he had apologised unconditionally in July 2025

Status

Remanded in September 2024 and held until sentenced in September 2025

Appears on

Politicians and investigators

Last checked

12 Oct 2026 (what this means)

Connections (1)

• Harsha Ilukpitiya / Remanded, then sentenced to two years for contempt in, 2024 and 2025 / VFS Global visa deal contempt of court case
  • On 25 September 2024 the Supreme Court remanded him until the end of the contempt case, for not complying with its 2 August 2024 order. After the charges were read he pleaded not guilty, and his counsel said he had tried to implement the order but met practical and technical difficulties.25 Sep 2024 · Newswire · Immigration Chief remanded for Contempt of Court
  • The Supreme Court rejected a bail application on his behalf, as reported on 4 April 2025.4 Apr 2025 · Newswire · VFS scam : No Bail for Ilukpitiya, Remains jailed since September
  • The court sentenced him to two years in prison for contempt, as reported on 23 September 2025, after he apologised unconditionally in July and admitted disregarding its directive.23 Sep 2025 · Newswire · SC jails ex-Immigration Chief Harsha Illukpitiya for two years