Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dissanayake has reportedly been remanded till 23 October.
The order was issued by Colombo Chief Justice of the Peace Asanga S. Bodaragama after contemplating submissions made by officers of the Fee to Examine Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and attorneys representing the suspects.
( Earlier information 2026 October 12 – 02:34 p.m.)
MP Sampath Chamara arrested (Replace)
Badulla District Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been arrested by the Fee to Examine Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in reference to investigations into 4 alleged bribery-related incidents.
Dassanayake had arrived on the Bribery Fee on Monday after being summoned by the Fee as a part of its ongoing investigations.
The Fee had beforehand notified the parliamentarian to seem earlier than it final Friday. Nonetheless, he had failed to seem on that event.
Following his look earlier than investigators immediately, officers of the Bribery Fee positioned him underneath arrest in relation to the continuing probes.
( Earlier information 2026 October 12 – 10:34 a.m.)
Chamara Sampath arrives at CIABOC
Former Minister and Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake reportedly appeared earlier than the Fee to Examine Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (Oct. 12).
He was summoned to document an announcement relating to allegations that he accepted a bribe of Rs. 8.1 million.
