May 20, Colombo (LNW): Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been ordered to remain in remand custody until June 03, following his appearance at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (20) in relation to a corruption probe being conducted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali extended the remand period after reviewing submissions from both prosecution and defence counsel regarding three ongoing cases that allege serious financial misconduct during Rambukwella’s tenure in public office.
The court also approved a request by CIABOC to name Rambukwella’s son, Ramith Rambukwella, as a suspect in one or more of the related complaints, a move that signals the investigation’s expansion beyond the former minister alone.
Whilst the specific nature of Ramith Rambukwella’s alleged involvement has not been publicly disclosed, legal sources suggest that it could involve financial transactions or associations deemed integral to the primary charges.
Rambukwella, who has served in multiple ministerial portfolios including media and health, was arrested earlier this year following a string of complaints lodged with the Bribery Commission.
He was brought to court today under prison custody, having already been remanded during previous hearings.
