Keheliya & Family Face 43 Charges Over Illicit Wealth

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court ordered that the case filed against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife, three daughters, and son-in-law over allegations of illicit asset accumulation be recalled on September 10.

The order was issued by High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne. 

The case, filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, includes 43 charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The accused are:

Keheliya Bandara Dissanayake Rambukwella (former minister)
Kusum Priyadarshani Epa Weihena (wife)
Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella (daughter)
Chandula Ramali Rambukwella (daughter)
Amali Nayanika Rambukwella (daughter)
Isuru Pulasthi Bandara Polgasdeniya (son-in-law)

During the hearing, the prosecution submitted several documents to both the court and the defense, noting that a report had been requested from the Government Analyst.

When questioned by the judge regarding the timeline for receiving the report, the prosecution stated it was unable to provide a definitive date.

Representing the defense, President’s Counsel Kalinga Indatissa and Attorney-at-Law Kanchana Ratwatte informed the court that they would review the documents and request any additional materials if necessary.

The indictments relate to the alleged financial misconduct during Rambukwella’s tenure as Health Minister, with the Bribery Commission filing the case on June 26.

The case will resume on September 10.