Central Bank bond Public Property Act case
Current status of the Central Bank bond Public Property Act case
Central Bank bond-related prosecution. In June 2026 the Supreme Court held that accused could be tried under the Public Property Act, allowing that aspect of the prosecution to proceed.
What’s happened
Separate from the 2026 NLB arrest. Case called before the Colombo High Court Permanent Trial-at-Bar on 9 Sep 2026 (Central Bank bond scam prosecution; AG has filed 23 indictments alleging the 27 Feb 2015 bond auction caused a Rs. 688 million loss to the State); recalled for a pre-trial conference on 24 Nov 2026.
- Court
- Colombo High Court / Supreme Court
- Next hearing / due
- 24 November 2026
Central Bank bond Public Property Act case timeline
- 24 November 2026
Next Hearing
The matter is scheduled to return to court on 2026-11-24 for a pre-trial conference.
Court: Colombo High Court
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- 9 September 2026
Hearing
The case was called before the Colombo High Court Permanent Trial-at-Bar on 9 Sep 2026 and recalled for 24 Nov 2026 for a pre-trial conference. The Attorney General has filed 23 indictments alleging the 27 Feb 2015 bond auction caused a Rs. 688 million loss to the State.
Court: Colombo High Court / Supreme Court