CIABOC arrested Renuka Perera, former Chairperson of the National Transport Commission and a senior SLPP figure, over allegations concerning the issuance of 56 Southern Expressway passenger-service permits. CIABOC alleges that statutory procedures and a Cabinet decision were not followed and that required annual licence fees were not collected in the prescribed manner. The Colombo Magistrate's Court remanded him until 29 September 2026, when the investigation is due to be reviewed again.
What changed?
This is the first Nadu Update recorded for Perera. He is a newly tracked politician; these are allegations only, and no conviction or finding of guilt has been reported.
What happens next?
29 September 2026: Remand review due 29 September 2026.
