In a major development set to send shockwaves through the political sphere, investigations into serious corruption and fraud allegations involving six former government ministers have been completed. Reliable sources confirm that legal proceedings are now imminent.
The investigations conducted jointly by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, the Attorney General’s Department, and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have reportedly uncovered enough evidence to proceed with charges.
Among those implicated are five former ministers representing the districts of Kurunegala, Kandy, Badulla, and Monaragala. Additionally, one current Member of Parliament from the Kalutara district is also under scrutiny.
According to internal sources familiar with the case, preparations are already underway to arrest some of these individuals. It is expected that these arrests could occur within the coming days, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts to hold powerful figures accountable for abuse of public office.
The identities of the ministers have not yet been disclosed publicly, but authorities suggest that transparency will be ensured once formal legal actions begin. Political analysts predict that this move could have serious implications for several political parties, especially ahead of the local government elections.
This is one of the highest-profile corruption investigations in recent times, and its outcomes are likely to test both public trust and the government’s commitment to clean governance.
