PoliticsGeneralHOTTuesday, June 16, 2026

Yoshitha Rajapaksa Arrested by Bribery Commission; Produced in Court

TLDR

Yoshitha Rajapaksa summoned by Bribery Commission for Navy probe.
Inquiry focuses on British Navy training and recruitment qualifications.
Rajapaksa arrested June 17th after questioning by CIABOC.
Produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court post-arrest.

Former naval lieutenant Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned by the Bribery Commission (CIABOC) for an inquiry. The investigation centers on his participation in a British Navy training program and the legality of his educational qualifications at the time of his naval recruitment. Rajapaksa was initially scheduled to appear on June 16th but informed the commission he could not attend due to a court case, with his appearance rescheduled for June 17th. The commission is also reportedly examining special privileges and foreign travel during his tenure in the navy.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Jun 17 · 9:01 AM

Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested on June 17th by the Bribery Commission after appearing for questioning regarding an investigation into his entry into the Sri Lanka Navy and the British Royal Naval College. He had initially been summoned for June 16th but rescheduled his appearance. Following his arrest, he was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court.

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