• For alleged abuse of power/corruption during tenure as Dry Zone Development Min.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed an indictment before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Chandrani Bandara, alleging abuse of power and corruption during her tenure as the Minister of Women and Child Affairs and Dry Zone Development.

According to the indictment, she is accused of unlawfully appointing H.M. Chandrawansa as the Project Director of the Ministry of Dry Zone Development without following the proper procedures. She is also alleged to have influenced the appointment of several associates to various positions in violation of the legal protocols.

The case has been filed under 11 charges, citing offences committed under the Bribery Act between 14 and 31 January 2019.

Eight individuals have been named as witnesses in the case, and 25 documents have been submitted as evidence.