Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Sixteen former ministers convicted in graft cases under NPP administration
Sri Lanka's anti-corruption efforts have resulted in the conviction of 16 former ministers on bribery charges since the National People's Power government took office. The figures underscore the administration's push to tackle high-level corruption within the political establishment.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
A senior government official has highlighted the scale of corruption prosecutions under the current administration, revealing that 16 former ministers have been convicted in bribery-related cases since the National People's Power came to power.
The convictions represent a significant enforcement push against high-level corruption within Sri Lanka's political sphere. The cases span various ministerial portfolios and reflect ongoing judicial processes against officials accused of abusing their positions for personal gain.
The anti-corruption drive forms part of the government's stated commitment to institutional reform and accountability measures following the political upheaval of 2022. Officials have emphasized the importance of pursuing cases against former power holders to restore public confidence in governance structures.
The conviction figures come as Sri Lanka continues efforts to address systemic corruption identified during previous administrations. Legal proceedings against former political figures remain ongoing, with several cases still working through the court system.