Joint Opposition demands disciplinary inquiry into CIABOC DG

An immediate disciplinary inquiry into the conduct of the Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Ranga Dissanayake is necessary, according to a written request submitted to Commission Chairman Justice W.M.N.P. Iddawela.

The People's United Opposition sent the letter, dated May 26, 2026, pointing out that the Director General must operate in accordance with the orders and directives of the commission, which also serves as his disciplinary authority.

Numerous public complaints allege that the Director General performs his duties in an arbitrary and biased manner, creating a severe issue regarding his conduct. The opposition alliance emphasises that the CIABOC possesses full power to take disciplinary action against him.

Under sections 19 (2) (a) and (e) of the Anti-Corruption Act, a Director General can no longer hold office if they commit serious misconduct or fail to fulfill their statutory obligations.

Information regarding alleged severe misconduct by the Director General came to light through disclosures made by the late Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of the SriLankan Airline. According to an affidavit submitted to the court by Chandrasena before his passing, the Director General spoke to him in a threatening tone when he visited CIABOC to investigate an alliance matter.

The Director General allegedly pressured Chandrasena during that meeting to implicate former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa in the incident.

Chandrasena's affidavit further states that the Director General threatened him by claiming he previously gave "two chances" to an individual involved in a separate case concerning Keheliya. Because that individual failed to take those chances, he reportedly took his own life by hanging the day before charges were filed.

If the contents of the affidavit prove true, the situation raises serious public suspicion and distrust regarding the integrity of CIABOC, making it clear that Dissanayake's actions constitute grave misconduct.

While the opposition alliance notes that it cannot verify the absolute veracity of the affidavit, it maintains that the Commission bears an absolute duty and responsibility to investigate the claims, establish the truth, and take necessary measures based on the findings.