Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Nineteen former ministers convicted in anti-corruption cases under new government
Sixteen former ministers and three former state ministers have been convicted in cases filed by Sri Lanka's anti-corruption authority since the current administration took office. The convictions reflect an intensified focus on investigating allegations of bribery and corruption across the political establishment.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
A total of nineteen former government officials have been convicted in cases brought by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) since the incumbent administration assumed power, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala informed Parliament. The convictions comprise sixteen former ministers and three former state ministers, according to statements made by Watagala during parliamentary proceedings.
The CIABOC has accelerated its investigative work over the period from October 2024 to October 2026, resulting in the filing of multiple cases against former office-holders. The anti-corruption body's operations represent a significant enforcement effort targeting alleged misconduct among members of the previous political administration.
The convictions underscore the government's stated commitment to tackling corruption within state institutions and holding former officials accountable for alleged breaches of public trust. The cases handled by CIABOC cover a range of allegations spanning the period of the previous administration's tenure.