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CPC fuel procurement corruption case

Last verified 23 March 2026
Arjuna Ranatunga
Arjuna RanatungaCHARGES PENDING

Current status of the CPC fuel procurement corruption case

CHARGES PENDING

Corruption prosecution concerning fuel procurement decisions made during 2017-2018, when Arjuna Ranatunga served as Petroleum Minister and his brother Dhammika Ranatunga chaired the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Prosecutors allege that three planned long-term six-month fuel procurement tenders were cancelled and replaced with 27 spot tenders awarded at higher prices, allegedly causing approximately Rs.800 million in losses to the CPC. Arjuna Ranatunga and Dhammika Ranatunga are co-accused. These are allegations under prosecution and have not resulted in a conviction.

What’s happened

Arjuna Ranatunga and Dhammika Ranatunga were served indictments before the Colombo High Court on 23 Mar 2026 and released on bail. A pre-trial conference was reported as scheduled for 15 May 2026, but no reliable public report establishing the outcome of that date has been located.

Court
Colombo High Court
Next hearing / due
No upcoming hearing announced
Sources (4)

CPC fuel procurement corruption case timeline

  1. 23 March 2026

    Indicted

    Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother Dhammika Ranatunga were served indictments before the Colombo High Court over allegations that changes to CPC fuel procurement caused approximately Rs.800 million in losses.

    Court: Colombo High Court

    Sources (2)
  2. 23 March 2026

    Bail Granted

    The Colombo High Court released Ranatunga on bail after the indictment was served.

    Court: Colombo High Court

    Sources (1)