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Nalin Fernando (Kachchakaduge Nalin Ruwanjeewa Fernando)

Nalin Fernando (Kachchakaduge Nalin Ruwanjeewa Fernando)

Chairman, Lanka Sathosa (state enterprise) · Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)

SERVING SENTENCELast verified 18 June 2026

Overview

Status
SERVING SENTENCE
Current Case
Six indictments under Section 70 of the Bribery or Corruption Investigation Commission Act, re: illegal procurement of 14,000 carrom boards and 11,000 draught/checker boards via Lanka Sathosa during the 2015 presidential campaign and their distribution to sports clubs/political offices; government loss cited as Rs. 53 million (one source: Rs. 39 million at time of 2018 arrest)
Sentence
25 years (confirmed total across 1 matter)
Appeal
Supreme Court appeal against conviction/sentence; hearing continued 10 Mar 2026, judgment reserved 11 Mar 2026
Next Hearing
Supreme Court appeal against conviction/sentence; hearing continued 10 Mar 2026, judgment reserved 11 Mar 2026
Last Verified
18 June 2026

The short version

Nalin Fernando (Kachchakaduge Nalin Ruwanjeewa Fernando) is currently serving 25 years rigorous imprisonment; official CIABOC also reports a Rs.100,000 fine per count (aggregate fine not calculated here without confirmed count structure). following a 2025 conviction. Six indictments under Section 70 of the Bribery or Corruption Investigation Commission Act, re: illegal procurement of 14,000 carrom boards and 11,000 draught/checker boards via Lanka Sathosa during the 2015 presidential campaign and their distribution to sports clubs/political offices; government loss cited as Rs. 53 million (one source: Rs. 39 million at time of 2018 arrest). Supreme Court appeal against conviction/sentence; hearing continued 10 Mar 2026, judgment reserved 11 Mar 2026.

How did we get here?

  1. UpcomingCase 1

    Judgment Reserved

    Supreme Court appeal against conviction/sentence; hearing continued 10 Mar 2026, judgment reserved 11 Mar 2026

    Court: Colombo High Court Permanent Trial-at-Bar (trial); Supreme Court (appeal)

    Sources (6)
  2. 25 June 2026Case 2

    Hearing

    Petition to dismiss the indictment on double-jeopardy grounds, before the Court of Appeal; preliminary objections in the underlying case rejected 30 Mar 2026; co-accused former Sports Ministry Secretary Nanda Mallawarachchi discharged from this case 30 Mar 2026

    Court: Court of Appeal

    Sources (4)
  3. 29 May 2025Case 1

    Convicted — 25 years rigorous imprisonment; official CIABOC also reports a Rs.100,000 fine per count (aggregate fine not calculated here without confirmed count structure).

    Six indictments under Section 70 of the Bribery or Corruption Investigation Commission Act, re: illegal procurement of 14,000 carrom boards and 11,000 draught/checker boards via Lanka Sathosa during the 2015 presidential campaign and their distribution to sports clubs/political offices; government loss cited as Rs. 53 million (one source: Rs. 39 million at time of 2018 arrest)

    Court: Colombo High Court Permanent Trial-at-Bar (trial); Supreme Court (appeal)

    Sources (6)