Indictments filed against Rajitha Senaratne over Kirinda harbour sand contract - and 6 more developments.
Between 2026-10-12 and 2026-10-18, Nadu published 11 developments about 6 politicians. Here is what changed, and what is next on the court calendar.
The Bribery Commission filed indictments in the Colombo High Court on 11 August 2026 against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne over the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour sand-removal contract.
Read full updateFormer Investment Promotion Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena was served with an indictment in a CIABOC bribery case at the Colombo High Court on 7 August 2026 and granted bail.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate extended Namal Rajapaksa's remand to 23 October; the order on his application for release is due that day.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate refused bail and kept Namal Rajapaksa on remand until 27 October in the Bribery Commission's Airbus case.
Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela ordered former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama remanded in custody until the conclusion of the trial on 7 October 2026, after his arrest on an open warrant.
NPP Kegalle Municipal councillor Kasun Madusankha Bandara was arrested on 1 September 2026 over alleged breach of trust involving a tourist cabana project and remanded until 9 September.
The Bribery Commission arrested Chamara Sampath Dassanayake on 12 October 2026 over an alleged Rs. 8.1 million bribe linked to phosphate exports. He was produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court; no court order had been reported.
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena indicted in Rs. 1 million BOI bribery case, granted bail · 7 August 2026
Namal Rajapaksa further remanded until 23 October in Krrish bribery case · 16 October 2026
Namal Rajapaksa refused bail, remanded until 27 October in Airbus bribery case · 13 October 2026
Rohitha Bogollagama remanded until the conclusion of the trial · 7 October 2026
A preview of confirmed upcoming appearances - not every hearing on the calendar, just the ones most relevant to this week’s developments.
one week, curated, not exhaustive
