The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed an indictment before the Colombo High Court against former Minister of Women and Child Affairs and Dry Zone Development, Chandrani Bandara, over allegations of abuse of power and corruption during her time in office.

According to the indictment, Bandara is accused of unlawfully appointing H.M. Chandrawansa as the Project Director of the Ministry of Dry Zone Development, bypassing the proper procedures. She is also alleged to have influenced the appointment of several associates to various ministry positions in violation of legal protocols.

The case has been filed under 11 charges related to offences under the Bribery Act, reportedly committed between 14 January and 31 January 2019.

Eight individuals have been named as witnesses, and 25 documents have been submitted as evidence in the case.