Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna has written to Neil Iddawala, Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), calling for urgent action over alleged attempts to interfere with evidence in a corruption complaint against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne and his private secretary Chameera Gallage.
In his letter, Rajakaruna highlights that a complaint was lodged on February 2, 2026, by Parliament’s Deputy Secretary General Chaminda Kularatne, accusing the Speaker and his secretary under the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.
He notes that Gallage subsequently wrote to the Secretary General of Parliament on February 6, requesting a report on matters connected to the complaint, which Rajakaruna alleges amounts to an attempt to conceal or alter evidence and influence witnesses.
Citing provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act, Rajakaruna urges CIABOC to conduct an immediate investigation into Gallage’s actions and to take lawful measures against him.
He further requests that the Secretary General of Parliament be instructed not to release any information related to the complaint and to safeguard all records securely.
Copies of the letter have also been sent to the Secretary General of Parliament and the Director General of CIABOC. (Newswire)
