Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne is now at the center of a major bribery scandal after officials pasted notices on his residence in Malabe, demanding his appearance before court. The dramatic move comes as authorities intensify efforts to locate him.
As the former Minister has yet to be found, officials from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption pasted notices at his Malabe residence, instructing him to appear before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on August 29.
The order was issued on the 20th, directing Senaratne to respond to the findings of the Bribery Commission. The case concerns the alleged irregular implementation of a sand removal project at the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour, which reportedly caused a loss of Rs. 262 lakhs to the government.
The Bribery Commission, after presenting its findings, argued that the project had not been carried out in accordance with regulations and directly led to financial losses. Following the submission of these facts, the court order was issued, heightening the pressure on the former Minister to comply.
Authorities confirmed that as Senaratne has not yet been reached, door-to-door notices were considered necessary to ensure he is officially informed of the court directive. The unprecedented step highlights the seriousness of the charges and the determination of investigators to hold him accountable.
