The Bribery Commission filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne, reported on 11 August 2026. The Commission alleges he improperly awarded the sand-removal contract in the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour development to a Korean company in breach of procurement norms, causing the state a loss reported as more than Rs. 20 million.
What changed?
The matter has moved from investigation and charge proposals to indictments before the High Court. Indictments are formal charges, not findings of guilt, and the allegations are unproven.
What happens next?
No confirmed next step yet. The report says only that proceedings will move forward before the Colombo High Court. The charges were later served on 3 September 2026.
