Bribery Commission arrests Rakitha Rajapaksa, SJB organizer over Rs 120Mn bribe (opens original article in a new tab)

Rakitha Rajapaksa, a political figure, and others were arrested for allegedly taking a Rs 120 million bribe to help a detained underworld figure.

• Rakitha Rajapaksa, SJB organizer, and another man arrested for alleged bribery involving Rs 120Mn
• CIABOC investigation linked to underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne
• Suspects allegedly demanded bribe to secure release and legal protection for Harak Kata
• Three suspects to appear in Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court