Tilakaratne Dilshan complaint filed over social media posts linking him to Shiran Basik, as police expand investigations into the suspect’s assets.
A Tilakaratne Dilshan complaint has been filed with the Central Crime Investigation Bureau over social media posts allegedly linking the former Sri Lanka cricket captain to Shiran Basik.
Dilshan lodged the formal complaint at the Bureau in Narahenpita, claiming that false and defamatory material is being circulated online using his name and image.
He said certain social media pages and individuals were damaging his reputation simply to attract views and online engagement.
The former captain has strongly denied any involvement in illicit financial transactions or illegal activities.
He also stressed that he intends to take legal action over what he described as serious damage to a cricketing reputation built over two decades.
Tilakaratne Dilshan Complaint Focuses on Defamation
Speaking to the media after filing the complaint, Dilshan said he had dedicated 20 years to representing Sri Lanka.
He said he could not accept what he described as false attacks against his name.
“Some individuals, including a person named Keerthi Ratnayake and a monk who claims to be from Rajanganaya, are using my image to severely defame me through social media. Having played for the country for twenty years, broken all ten fingers, and brought honour to the country, I cannot endure such defamation. My daughter is currently representing the Under-19 women’s cricket team. Such false propaganda has a severe psychological impact on my children.”
Dilshan said he was not in Sri Lanka when the social media posts began circulating.
According to him, he learned about the claims through friends after returning to the country.
He then decided to pursue legal action.
“I am one hundred percent innocent. That is why I filed this complaint with the Central Crime Investigation Bureau today. I am currently in discussion with my lawyers to take legal action regarding the massive damage done to my name. This destructive wave on social media, using headlines like ‘A black mark on cricket’ and selling the names of public figures, must be stopped.”
His statements amount to a categorical denial of any connection to the alleged criminal network now under investigation.
Shiran Basik Asset Investigation Expands
Meanwhile, police are continuing a separate investigation into the local and international assets allegedly linked to Shiran Basik.
Basik was arrested in Dubai and brought back to Sri Lanka.
He is currently being questioned under detention orders.
According to police inquiries, the suspect is alleged to own hotel complexes, luxury vehicles and several business properties across European countries.
The investigation has identified reported links to assets in Switzerland, Italy and France.
Police have also gathered information suggesting that Basik travelled periodically to those countries to manage related business operations.
Investigators are also examining a luxury jeep valued at more than Rs. 15 million that he reportedly used in Dubai.
In Sri Lanka, police say they have uncovered evidence relating to several properties allegedly acquired by the suspect.
These reportedly include hotels along Colombo’s Marine Drive and mobile phone retail businesses in the Boralesgamuwa area.
The claims regarding those assets remain part of an ongoing police investigation.
Social Media Claims Raise Wider Legal Concerns
As security authorities continue probing Basik’s alleged money laundering network and associated individuals, the case has also raised questions about social media reporting.
The Tilakaratne Dilshan complaint focuses specifically on whether public figures can be linked online to criminal investigations without sufficient evidence.
Dilshan argues that the damage caused by such claims can extend beyond personal reputation and affect family members as well.
His reference to his daughter, who currently represents Sri Lanka at Under-19 women’s level, highlighted that concern.
Legal experts cited in relation to the issue have also called for greater attention to social media posts that connect public figures to criminal networks without verified evidence.
For Dilshan, the matter is now in the hands of investigators and his legal team.
He maintains that he has no involvement in illegal financial dealings or activities connected to Basik.
At the same time, police inquiries into Basik’s alleged international assets, businesses and money laundering links are continuing separately.
The distinction between those two issues remains central: allegations against Basik are under police investigation, while Dilshan has formally complained that his name has been falsely connected to that network through social media.
