The Dambulla Thunders franchise owner, Tamim Rahman, was formally indicted today (12) before the Colombo High Court over allegations of attempting to pressure a player into match-fixing during the 2024 Lanka Premier League (LPL).

The case was heard before High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga, where the Attorney General’s Department presented the indictment.

Following the proceedings, the suspect was released on cash bail of Rs. 200,000 and two sureties of Rs. 1 million each.

Appearing on behalf of the accused, President’s Counsel Kalinga Indatissa stated that Rahman had previously been remanded and later released on bail, and that the case had caused significant disruption to his personal and business affairs, as he had been residing in Sri Lanka for over 18 months due to the legal process.

Rahman, a Bangladeshi national holding British citizenship, has reportedly expressed willingness to plead guilty and conclude the case swiftly. His legal team has already made oral and written submissions to the Attorney General in this regard.

Representing the Attorney General, the State Counsel requested additional time to clarify the department’s position on the submissions made by the defence.

As such, the case was rescheduled for 08 December 2025. (Newswire)

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The owner of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) Franchise, Dambulla Thunders, Tamim Rahman who was remanded over match-fixing allegations has been granted bail. 

He was released on a personal bail of Rs. 500,000 and two sureties of Rs. 10 million each by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage today. 

Tamim Rahman, a British citizen of Bangladesh origin, was arrested at the Katunayake Aiport on May 22 a day after the player auction for the LPL 2024, and was remanded by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

He was arrested by officials of the Special Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports at the Sports Ministry over allegations of match-fixing. 

The Dambulla Thunders’ made 18 signings in the player auction of the LPL 2024, held in Colombo, which was also attended by the International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption team.

However, following the arrest of Tamim Rahman, the ownership of the Dambulla Thunders franchise was terminated by the LPL organizers.

It was recently reported that Sequoia Consultants, Inc., a leading civil engineering consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California, has come forward to take over the future of the LPL franchise Dambulla.

In a joint statement, Sri Lanka Cricket and LPL organizers announced that the Dambulla team will be operated under DeSilva Holdings, specifically set up for this purpose and will be known as “Dambulla Sixers’ in the LPL 2024. 

The 2024 LPL is scheduled to be played from July 1st to 21st, starting in Kandy, then in Dambulla, before heading to Colombo for the end of the tournament. (Newswire)

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The owner of Lanka Premier League (LPL) Franchise, Dambulla Thunders, Tamim Rahman was remanded once again until June 07, 2024 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage today.

The judge also instructed to present to the court the entire telephone conversation in which the suspect had discussed match-fixing.

Tamim Rahman, a British citizen of Bangladesh origin, was arrested at the Katunayake Aiport on May 22 a day after the player auction for the LPL 2024, and was remanded until May 31 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

He was arrested by officials of the Special Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports at the Sports Ministry over allegations of match-fixing. 

The Dambulla Thunders’ made 18 signings in the player auction of the LPL 2024, held in Colombo, which was also attended by the International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption team.

The LPL is scheduled to be played from July 1st to 21st, starting in Kandy, then in Dambulla, before heading to Colombo for the end of the tournament. (Newswire)

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The owner of Lanka Premier League (LPL) Franchise, Dambulla Thunders, Tamim Rahman has been remanded after being arrested at the Katunayake Airport today.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has remanded the British citizen of Bangladesh origin, until May 31, 2024.

He was arrested by officials of the Special Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports at the Sports Ministry.

The exact charges against the LPL team owner are not yet clear and it is unclear whether they are related to the LPL or any other tournament.

His arrest comes in the back of Dambulla Thunders’ participation in the player auction of the LPL 2024, held in Colombo yesterday, during which the team made 18 signings. 

The International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption team was also present at the LPL auction. (Newswire)

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