Bribery Commission Concludes Money Laundering Probe Against Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake

COLOMBO (NEWS1ST): The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption informed the court that investigations into the case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against former Minister C. B. Rathnayake have been concluded.

The Commission informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama that steps are being taken to file indictments against the former minister.

Accordingly, the matter is to be taken up in court on February 23 to call for further reports regarding the incident.

This order was issued following submissions made by the investigating officers appearing on behalf of the Bribery Commission.

Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake, who is accused of illegally acquiring assets worth Rs. 57.3 million, is currently out on bail.