Rambukwella, a resident of Wellawatte, Colombo, was taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on 3 February 2026. He faces charges of aiding and abetting the laundering of Rs. 748 million, allegedly obtained illegally by the former Minister.
On 10 February 2026, the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court granted him two personal bails of Rs. 5 million each and imposed a travel ban preventing him from leaving the country.
Authorities have clarified that there are no official media reports or court records regarding any suicide claims linked to the case. Nishantha Bandara Basnayake, a former minister’s coordinating secretary, has been named as a key witness.
The investigation into the alleged financial irregularities involving the former Minister’s family is ongoing.
