Parliamentarian and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa has been formally summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on Friday, September 4.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has issued a formal written summons to Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and a sitting Member of Parliament. According to his attorney, Muditha R. Lokumudali, Rajapaksa has been instructed to appear before the Commission on Friday at 9 a.m.

Rajapaksa received initial notification of the requirement on Monday before receiving the formal summons. His legal representative confirmed that the parliamentarian intends to comply with the summons and will present himself before CIABOC as directed.

The specific allegations or matters under investigation that prompted the summons have not been made public. CIABOC typically handles investigations related to bribery and corruption allegations involving public officials and other individuals.