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Dematagoda Ruwan bail bribery investigation
Last verified 5 September 2026
Current status of the Dematagoda Ruwan bail bribery investigation
CHARGES PENDING
Aiding/abetting solicitation of a bribe, allegedly to help secure bail for a remand suspect known as "Dematagoda Ruwan" (bribe amount disputed: Rs. 5 million per one outlet, Rs. 15 million per another)
What’s happened
Court ordered CIABOC to record his statement in prison with counsel present (order reported 20 Mar 2026)
- Court
- Colombo Magistrate's Court (CIABOC investigation)
- Next hearing / due
- Next hearing not confirmed
Sources (3)
Dematagoda Ruwan bail bribery investigation timeline
- Upcoming
Next Step Pending
Court ordered CIABOC to record his statement in prison with counsel present (order reported 20 Mar 2026)
Court: Colombo Magistrate's Court (CIABOC investigation)
Sources (3)

