The Colombo High Court today further extended its order to freeze for three months 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to the family members of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.Â
The value of the frozen fixed deposit accounts and insurance policies has been estimated at Rs. 93.125 million. The Colombo High Court made this order pursuant to a request by the Bribery Commission.Â
This order will be effective till April 2, 2025.Â
Accordingly, 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to Keheliya’s spouse, three daughters and son-in-law have been frozen for another period of three months.
Former Health Minister Rambukwella is currently out on bail in connection with the alleged purchase of substandard immunoglobulin injections.Â
This freezing order was obtained by the Bribery Commission in terms of Section 53(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 09 of 2023, as part of the investigations being conducted under Section 42, where the spouse, family members or any other persons are also subject to scrutiny.
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