Rambukwella Family’s Rs. 97M Bribery Case Re-Hearing Scheduled for Oct. 1

The Colombo High Court has scheduled a re-hearing on October 1 in the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife, three daughters, and son-in-law.

The case alleges that the family illegally acquired assets worth over Rs. 97 million, in violation of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The alleged offences are linked to the period when Rambukwella held portfolios in the Ministries of Mass Media, Health, and Environment between August 13, 2020, and June 24, 2024.

The matter was heard before High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne today, with the Bribery Commission submitting several requested documents in open court. The judge also instructed the defendants to notify the court within two weeks if additional documents are required.

The defendants in the case include Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshani Epa, daughters Chamithree Jayanika Rambukwella, Chandula Ramali Rambukwella, Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and son-in-law Isuru Pulasthi Bandara Polgasdeniya.

The re-hearing is set to proceed in October, with the case drawing significant public attention.