On 31 August 2026 CIABOC arrested Ravi Karunanayake after recording a statement from him, in connection with the alleged use of National Lotteries Board employees for political work. He was produced before the Colombo Additional Magistrate (Liyan Warushavithana) and released on two sureties of Rs. 1 million each with an overseas travel ban.
What changed?
This is an allegation at the investigation stage; no indictment or finding of guilt has been reported. Daily FT dates the bail order 1 September; other outlets report 31 August.
What happens next?
3 November 2026: Next reported court date is 3 November 2026.
