Rajitha Senaratne appears before Colombo High Court

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By Bhagya Silva

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who had been evading arrest for several days, appeared before the Colombo High Court today.

A notice had been issued ordering Senaratne to appear in court, after he was wanted by the Bribery Commission for questioning but repeatedly failed to respond to their summons.

In early August, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court issued a warrant for his arrest following submissions made by the Bribery Commission. Investigators alleged that the former minister ignored multiple summons and avoided giving a statement regarding a controversial contract awarded during his tenure.

The case relates to a sand dredging project at the Kirinda Fisheries Harbour, which was awarded to a Korean company. According to the Bribery Commission, the deal resulted in a financial loss of over Rs. 20 million to the state.

Officials further reported that Senaratne had remained missing in recent weeks, with his phones switched off and his residence found empty, leading to allegations that he was deliberately evading arrest.

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Neil Friday, 29 August 2025 10:54 AM

Amend the laws if already not done so to confiscate his assets to the state if it is proven that he has engaged in corruption or his actions resulted in a monetary loss to the state.

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Roland Gidian - Economist Friday, 29 August 2025 11:38 AM

Hay Rajitha, why did you hide knowing that you are a proven culprit. Be like a gentleman not a rowdy like Prasanna Ranaweera.

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joshua Friday, 29 August 2025 02:30 PM

I thought he said that RW will be president before end of the year. Now it seems that both are under remand for their sins. Dreams are vanishing noh. BTW is Sajith and Namal going to call in the crowds again? Ha Ha as things are happening they will have to station the crowd in front of the Courts permanently with briyani and 1/2 a bottle of Gal.

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