Sri Lanka Shifts to Enforcement in Anti-Corruption Drive

05-Jul-2026

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Sri Lanka has moved from policy reforms to full-scale enforcement in its fight against corruption, Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, Ranga Dissanayake, said.

Speaking at an international anti-corruption conference in South Korea, he said the country is implementing wide-ranging institutional, legal and technological reforms. Since early 2025, the government has focused on converting anti-corruption reforms into practical outcomes under a clear public mandate.

He said investigations are being strengthened through improved case management systems, while three dedicated High Courts have been established to expedite corruption-related cases.

The Commission is also enhancing its institutional capacity by improving staff strength, streamlining operations and expanding public access to its services. An electronic asset declaration system introduced this year is expected to improve transparency, accountability and oversight.

Dissanayake said the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (2025-2029) provides a comprehensive framework covering prevention, law enforcement, public awareness and inter-agency coordination.

Sri Lanka is also strengthening cooperation with South Korea's Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. An anti-corruption integrity assessment model, adapted to Sri Lanka's legal and administrative framework with support from South Korea and the UNDP, has also been introduced.

He stressed that sustained, practical and enforcement-driven collaboration remains essential to tackling corruption.