New case: former Western Province Health Minister Jagath Thilakasiri Perera arrested by CIABOC, granted bail
Regarding Jagath Thilakasiri Perera
What happened?
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested Jagath Thilakasiri Perera, a former Western Province Health Minister, on 22 September 2026 over alleged offences under Part II of the Bribery Act, reported as Sections 30 and 23(a)(1). Reporting describes the allegation as relating to the acceptance of a bribe; the amount and underlying facts were not disclosed. He was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court the same day and released on bail.
What changed?
This is the first Nadu Update recorded for Perera, who is newly tracked. He was arrested and bailed on the same day, so he is not in custody. These are allegations only; no charge sheet, indictment, conviction or finding of guilt has been reported.
What happens next?
No confirmed next step yet. The next court date and bail conditions have not been reported.
The case
People involved
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