February 09, Colombo (LNW): The Colombo High Court has scheduled the next stage of proceedings in a corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and two other defendants.
The matter was taken up today (09) before High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal, who, after hearing submissions from both sides, directed that the case be recalled for further hearing on March 14, 2026.
The CIABOC alleges that during the 2015 presidential election period, public funds belonging to the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation were misused, resulting in a loss estimated at nearly Rs. 1 million.
The charges relate to the purchase of 600 GI pipes, which investigators claim were acquired for political activities while Rambukwella was serving as Minister of Mass Media.
Also named as accused in the case are Wimal Rubasinghe, a former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, and Chandrapala Liyanage, who previously held the post of Director General. The case will continue as the court examines evidence relating to the alleged misuse of state resources.
