The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has initiated a comprehensive investigation into six ministers of the current government concerning allegations of illicit assets under the Prevention Money Laundering Act.
According to a report by the Divaina newspaper, the Commission’s decision targets five Cabinet Ministers and one Deputy Minister to determine the legality of the methods used to acquire their current assets.
The ministers named in the investigation include Cabinet members Bimal Rathnayake, Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakodi, Sunil Handunnetti, and Nalinda Jayatissa, as well as Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala. This legal action follows a formal complaint lodged by Jamuni Kamantha Thushara, the Chairman of the Citizens’ Power Against Bribery, Corruption and Waste organisation.
In line with the commencement of the inquiry, the Bribery Commission has summoned Jamuni Kamantha Thushara to appear before the commission on 30 December 2025. He is expected to provide an official statement to facilitate the ongoing probe into the financial conduct of the named officials.
