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Kumara Jayakody

Kumara Jayakody

Former Minister of Energy · National People’s Power (NPP)

TRIAL ONGOINGLast verified 27 March 2026

Overview

Status
TRIAL ONGOING
Current Case
Corruption case alleging that, while Procurement and Import Manager at Lanka Fertilizer Company in 2016, he caused a government loss of over Rs. 8.85 million by providing an undue advantage to a private company in a warehouse carpeting procurement.
Next Hearing
5 October 2026
Last Verified
27 March 2026

The short version

Kumara Jayakody is currently on trial. Corruption case alleging that, while Procurement and Import Manager at Lanka Fertilizer Company in 2016, he caused a government loss of over Rs. 8.85 million by providing an undue advantage to a private company in a warehouse carpeting procurement. Further prosecution evidence was recorded on 7 Sep 2026. Former Lanka Fertilizer Company Chairman Buddhika Ruwan Madihahewa and a National Audit Office legal officer gave evidence. Further evidence fixed for 5 Oct 2026. Next scheduled hearing: 5 October 2026.

How did we get here?

  1. 5 October 2026

    Next Hearing

    Further prosecution evidence was recorded on 7 Sep 2026. Former Lanka Fertilizer Company Chairman Buddhika Ruwan Madihahewa and a National Audit Office legal officer gave evidence. Further evidence fixed for 5 Oct 2026.

    Court: Colombo High Court

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