The Bribery Commission informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama that indictments have been filed in the High Court against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife, three daughters, and son-in-law under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Following this notification, proceedings in the case before the Magistrate’s Court were formally concluded.
The individuals named in the indictment are:
Keheliya Bandara Dissanayake Rambukwella
Kusum Priyadarshani Epa Weihena (wife)
Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella (daughter)
Chandula Ramali Rambukwella (daughter)
Amali Nayanika Rambukwella (daughter)
Isuru Pulasthi Bandara Polgasdeniya (son-in-law)
The charges relate to allegations that, during his tenure as Minister of Mass Media, Health, and Environment between 2021 and 2023, Rambukwella appointed several associates to his personal staff and used their salaries and overtime payments—funded by the ministry—for personal and political activities.
The alleged misuse of public funds is estimated to have caused a loss exceeding Rs. 8 million to the government.
(english.newsfirst.lk)
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