MP Chamara Sampath further remanded

This decision follows his arrest on March 27, 2025, in connection with allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Uva Province in 2016.

The Bribery Commission has accused Dassanayake of soliciting funds from three state banks, under the guise of providing bags for preschool children in the province. Two of the banks granted him a total of Rs. 3.5 million, which was later transferred to his personal foundation account. 

However, when a third bank refused to comply with his request, Dassanayake allegedly retaliated by withdrawing the Uva Provincial Council’s fixed deposits from that institution.

As a result of these actions, the Bribery Commission claims that the government suffered a financial loss of Rs. 17.3 million.

While Dassanayake was granted bail on two of the charges, the court has decided that he will remain in custody over the third charge. Investigations into the matter are still ongoing, with the case expected to be reviewed again on April 8.