Rajitha Senaratne seeks anticipatory bail over bribery allegations
It has been reported that former Minister Rajitha Senaratne has disconnected his phone and left his residence after being accused of awarding a sand excavation project at the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour to a Korean company in violation of legal procedures, causing a loss of over 26.2 million rupees to the government.
Several attempts have been made to arrest the former minister.
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) had notified him to appear and provide a statement regarding the incident. However, he failed to do so, leading to a decision to arrest him.
Investigators say he was given multiple opportunities to make a statement but repeatedly avoided it by giving false reasons.
Through his lawyer, Senaratne has informed the court that he has filed a motion before the Colombo High Court seeking anticipatory bail. This follows the rejection of an earlier anticipatory bail application by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
The High Court has ordered the petition to be taken up for consideration on September 1, 2025.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka condemns Bondi Beach attack in Australia December 15, 2025
- Sri Lanka estimates USD 400 Million for railway reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah December 15, 2025
- Large-scale drug trafficker arrested in Wattala with 21 kg of cannabis December 15, 2025
- Tragedy at Bondi Beach: Mass shooting at Jewish festival kills 15, injures dozens December 15, 2025
- India hands over medicines and dry food aid to Sri Lanka December 15, 2025
