Former Presidents Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena face fresh corruption allegations as civil society groups prepare to file formal complaints over misuse of public property, sparking the prospect of high-profile investigations.
Several civil society organizations fighting corruption and fraud are preparing to lodge complaints with the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption regarding alleged misuse of public property by former Presidents Maithripala Sirisena and Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
These organizations have recently gathered all relevant details through the Right to Information Act and are set to present their complaints using that documentation. Legal teams are currently analyzing the material to ensure strong cases before submission.
The complaints are expected to highlight several construction projects personally initiated by former President Maithripala Sirisena, as well as activities carried out under former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa through the Land Reclamation Corporation.
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala, commenting on the matter, stated that if complaints are submitted with valid evidence, he would not hesitate to pursue formal investigations and ensure that necessary legal action is taken. He stressed that the previous positions held by the individuals concerned would not shield them from accountability.
The move signals a potentially historic push for greater accountability in Sri Lanka, as civil groups intensify efforts to challenge political impunity and misuse of state resources. If pursued, the investigations could mark one of the most high-profile corruption probes in recent years.
