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Namal Rajapaksa Remanded in Custody Over Alleged Rs 70 Million Bribe

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 24
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A magistrate ordered Namal Rajapaksa and Janaki Siriwardane remanded in custody until November 6. The case concerns an alleged Rs 70 million bribe paid to speed up the transfer of Colombo Fort Transworks Square land, which is owned by the Urban Development Authority, to Krrish Transworks (Pvt) Ltd. The magistrate dismissed the suspects' bail application because the Bribery Commissioner's certificate had been submitted to court.

From lankaenews.com

Why it matters

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The allegations involve the payment of a bribe related to a major land lease, with the complaint naming the company's Indian national directors. High-profile corruption cases like this could erode investor confidence and regulatory stability in Sri Lanka.

Leadership succession and internal political rivalries are emerging within the SLPP.

From lankaenews.com

Who's involved

  • Namal RajapaksaAccused in the case concerning an alleged bribe related to land leasing.
  • Ali SabryCounsel who argued that the prosecution of the case was politically motivated.
  • Kapila ChandrasenaAllegedly paid kickbacks and bribes to Namal Rajapaksa.

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