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Sri Lanka Oil Tender Probe: Ex-CPC Chief Dammika Ranatunga Arrested as Arjuna Named Co-Accused

CIABOC alleges undue influence in 2017 crude oil purchases that saddled the state refiner with an estimated LKR 800 million loss.

Overview

  • Dammika Ranatunga was produced before the Colombo Magistrate Court and released on bail on Monday.
  • Investigators say the alleged wrongdoing stems from CPC crude oil procurement decisions taken in 2017 when he chaired the corporation.
  • CIABOC told the court that former petroleum minister Arjuna Ranatunga is the second accused and is currently overseas.
  • The magistrate imposed a travel ban on Dammika Ranatunga, with the next hearing scheduled for 13 March.
  • The commission said Arjuna Ranatunga will be arrested upon his return as the investigation and court process continue.