⚖️ Former Tourism Minister Ranatunga Granted Bail

• Former Tourism and Aviation Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, arrested by the Bribery Commission, was released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate. • Bail Conditions: Granted bail with a cash bond of Rs. 100,000 and two sureties of Rs. 5 Million each. He was also barred from leaving the country. • Allegation: The case is linked to alleged financial misconduct in 2021 concerning staff medical insurance for four institutions under the Tourism Ministry (including SLTDA and SLTPB). • It is alleged that instead of directly using the state-owned Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, a private intermediary, My Insurance Brokers, was engaged. • This arrangement allegedly resulted in the private firm receiving Rs. 4.7 Million in commissions, causing a financial loss to the state insurer. • The next hearing is scheduled for 16 January.