Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena
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Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena is facing charges. CIABOC alleges that Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena accepted a Rs.1 million bribe from a businessman in 2013 while serving as Minister of Investment Promotion, allegedly in return for facilitating a matter connected with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. This is an allegation under prosecution and has not resulted in a conviction. CIABOC filed the case in the Colombo High Court in Jul 2026. On 7 Aug 2026, Abeywardena was served with the indictment and granted bail by the Colombo High Court.
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena legal timeline
- 7 August 2026Rs. 1 million BOI bribery case
Indicted
The Colombo High Court served the indictment on Abeywardena in the CIABOC bribery prosecution alleging he accepted a Rs.1 million bribe from a businessman in connection with a BOI matter.
Court: Colombo High Court
Sources (1)
- 7 August 2026Rs. 1 million BOI bribery case
Bail Granted
The Colombo High Court granted Abeywardena bail after the indictment was served.
Court: Colombo High Court
Sources (1)
- 22 June 2026BOI newspaper supplement funds case
Hearing
The Colombo High Court recorded evidence from prosecution witnesses in the corruption prosecution concerning the alleged use of BOI funds for newspaper supplements.
Court: Colombo High Court
Sources (1)
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena court cases
2
Cases Total
2
Charges Pending
BOI newspaper supplement funds case
CIABOC corruption prosecution alleging that approximately Rs.1.7 million in Board of Investment (BOI) funds was improperly used on 19 Nov 2014 to publish newspaper supplements in 11 newspapers in connection with the second inauguration of then-President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and another accused are being prosecuted. The case has progressed to the evidence stage. There has been no conviction.
What’s happened
The case was heard before the Colombo High Court on 22 Jun 2026 and evidence was recorded from prosecution witnesses. Further proceedings were reported as scheduled for 30 Jul 2026, but no reliable public report confirming the outcome of that date has been located.
- Court
- Colombo High Court
- Next hearing / due
- Next hearing not confirmed
Sources (1)
Rs. 1 million BOI bribery case
CIABOC alleges that Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena accepted a Rs.1 million bribe from a businessman in 2013 while serving as Minister of Investment Promotion, allegedly in return for facilitating a matter connected with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka. This is an allegation under prosecution and has not resulted in a conviction.
What’s happened
CIABOC filed the case in the Colombo High Court in Jul 2026. On 7 Aug 2026, Abeywardena was served with the indictment and granted bail by the Colombo High Court.
- Court
- Colombo High Court
- Next hearing / due
- No upcoming hearing announced
Sources (3)
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena political career
Ministerial positions
Minister of Investment Promotion
2010–2015
Other political positions
Member of Parliament for Matara District
1994–2015
Member of Parliament (National List)
2024–2024
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena party history
No party affiliation publicly confirmed.