The Colombo Magistrate's Court has directed the anti-corruption watchdog to present an updated investigation report on former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga by October 20, while granting him permission to retain his passport for international travel.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court heard proceedings in the corruption case against former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga on Wednesday, with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption submitting its latest findings to the court.
Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered CIABOC to file a comprehensive progress report detailing the status of investigations into the allegations against Ranatunga by October 20. The specific nature of the corruption charges has not been detailed in court filings.
During the hearing, President's Counsel Anil Silva, representing Ranatunga, requested that his client be permitted to retain custody of his passport to facilitate planned travel to Germany and Dubai. The magistrate approved this request, maintaining an earlier bail decision that had allowed the former minister limited travel privileges.
The case continues to progress through the courts as investigations proceed. The next significant development is expected when CIABOC submits its report in mid-October, which will likely provide clarity on the scope and findings of the ongoing inquiry into the allegations.
