Civil society pushes for a sweeping corruption probe, demanding answers on how powerful officials amassed unexplained wealth during Mahinda Rajapaksa’s presidency.
A formal complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption calling for a wide ranging probe into the assets and alleged ill gotten gains of officers who served under former President Mahinda Rajapaksa between 2005 and the end of his administration.
The complaint was submitted by a group of civil society representatives who argue that while repeated accusations of financial misconduct have been made against the former president, little attention has been paid to the wealth accumulated by senior officials who worked closely around him during that period.
Speaking to the media, Asela Sampath, Chairman of the National Consumer Front, said documentary evidence held by the Presidential Secretariat could reveal how certain officers amassed extensive assets over time. He noted that a request has been made for a structured investigation using these records, followed by legal action where wrongdoing is established.
Sampath stressed that there is growing public concern over officials who reportedly entered public service with minimal assets but later emerged as wealthy individuals. He said an independent and transparent inquiry is essential to restore public trust, clarify unanswered questions and ensure accountability within the state system, regardless of political influence or past status nationwide.
