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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

  1. 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)