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Businesswoman Kushani Nanayakkara Taken Into Custody by CCIB Following Open Arrest Warrant over a Rs. 700 Million in Unpaid Dues.
The wife of former State Minister Dinesh Gankanda, Kushani Nanayakkara, was arrested in Narahenpita by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) on Saturday, based on an open warrant issued in connection with a large-scale, long-term income tax fraud case.
Unpaid Taxes Surpassing Rs. 700 Million
According to a case filed at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Nanayakkara is accused of failing to pay over Rs. 700 million in income tax accumulated over several years. Authorities allege that despite multiple official notices, she deliberately evaded payment on income earned through several of her companies.
Ignored Warnings Lead to Legal Action
Nanayakkara serves as director of Green Lanka Travels, Green Seed Lanka, and Green Sri Lanka Shipping. The Inland Revenue Department states that despite repeated warnings, she consistently failed to declare or pay taxes owed from these ventures. Her continued disregard for official warnings led to the initiation of legal proceedings.
Court Issues Three Summons and Open Warrant
Following her repeated absences in court, the Colombo Magistrate issued three summons and subsequently an open warrant for her arrest. The Magistrate also issued a direct order to the Acting Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya, instructing immediate action.
Special Operation Ends in Arrest
Under the supervision of SSP Shani Abeysekara, the CCIB conducted a special operation resulting in Nanayakkara’s arrest in Narahenpita. She is scheduled to be presented before court.
No Statement Yet from Dinesh Gankanda
As of now, former State Minister Dinesh Gankanda has not issued any statement regarding the arrest. The Inland Revenue Department reiterated its commitment to take strict legal action against those involved in tax evasion.
A Warning to All Tax Dodgers
Observers note that this incident highlights the government’s increasingly firm stance on tax fraud, and signals a potential intensification of enforcement efforts against financial crimes and non-compliance with tax laws.