Archive · 21 May 2025
Ex-Sri Lanka Cricketer Arrested in Corruption Case
Imagine a former cricket player in Sri Lanka, Ramith Rambukwella, got in trouble.
He was arrested by people who investigate if politicians are taking bribes or doing other bad things with money.
This is because his father, who used to be an important government person, is also accused of corruption.
They are both being kept in a special place until early June.
Ramith played cricket for Sri Lanka before.
Another person, Namal Rajapaksa, who also used to work in the government, is accused of taking money improperly too.
The government has promised to try and stop these kinds of things from happening.
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Ramith Rambukwella was arrested on Wednesday by the anti-graft commission.
The arrest is connected to a corruption case involving his father, a former minister.
Rambukwella played two T20 internationals for Sri Lanka in 2013 and 2018.
He has been remanded until June 3 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's court.
Namal Rajapaksa, another former parliamentarian, faces charges of misappropriating funds.
- Who
- Ramith Rambukwella and his father Keheliya Rambukwella, along with Namal Rajapaksa.
- What
- Ramith Rambukwella was arrested by the anti-graft commission for alleged corruption, with Namal Rajapaksa facing related charges.
- When
- Wednesday, with remand until June 3.
- Where
- Sri Lanka; Colombo Chief Magistrate's court.
- Why
- Ramith Rambukwella was arrested in connection to a corruption case linked to his politician father.
- Arrestee
- Ramith Rambukwella
- Charges
- Corruption
- Related to
- Keheliya Rambukwella (father)
- Remand Date
- Until June 3
- Previous Role of Ramith
- Former Sri Lankan cricketer
- Other Involved
- Namal Rajapaksa