Chamara Sampath remanded over one case, granted bail in two cases

March 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM

Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been remanded until 01 April 2025, in connection with one of three corruption allegations. 

The MP is accused of allegedly causing a loss of Rs. 23 million to the government by withdrawing fixed deposits held in a state bank. 

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court previously granted bail to MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake over 02 corruption charges. 

MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was arrested by the Bribery Commission after recording a statement this morning. 

He was arrested over 03 corruption charges and was later produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. 

The corruption allegations are linked to his previous tenure as a State Minister. (Newswire)