Court fixes Rambukwella asset case for 1 October

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 05:07 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered that the case against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife, three daughters, and son-in-law over alleged unlawfully acquired assets be recalled on 1 October.

High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne made the order when the matter was taken up, according to court reporters. During proceedings, the prosecution submitted several documents in open court that had been requested by the defence.

The judge directed the defence to inform the court within two weeks if further documents were required. The case is to be taken up again on October 1.

The indictment names Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshani Epa, daughters Chamithree Jayanika Rambukwella, Chandula Ramali Rambukwella, and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, as well as his son-in-law Isuru Pulasthi Bandara Polgasdeniya.

The charges relate to alleged offences under the Penal Code concerning assets said to have been acquired between 13 August, 2020 and 24 June, 2024, during Rambukwella’s tenure at the Ministry of Mass Media and Health.