The Rambukwella Family – Al in the net-Now Ramith

Sri Lanka has seen its share of political dynasties, but rarely does an entire family fall headlong into scandal quite like the Rambukwellas. What was once a name of influence now reads like a rap sheet.

Keheliya Rambukwella – The Patriarch

For decades, he sat in Parliament, swapping ministerial posts like musical chairs. But the real music stopped when corruption probes closed in, especially over suspicious medical supply deals. His trademark? Smiling through scandals, until even the balcony-fall story abroad became shorthand for his recklessness.

Ramith Rambukwella – The Son in the Spotlight

Once paraded as the family’s cricketing hope, then tucked into the role of personal secretary to his father. Now, he’s facing indictments for failing to explain how he amassed over Rs. 270 million in assets through “mysterious means.” The Bribery Commission wants answers, and the High Court is waiting.

Kanchana Rambukwella – The Political Heir

Positioned as the modern face of the dynasty, he too carries the baggage of whispered deals and questionable tenders. In Colombo’s corridors, his name comes up whenever procurement scandals make the rounds.

The Extended Clan – The Untouchables?

From cousins to in-laws, the family network is accused of feasting on state contracts, land deals, and every loophole available. Their empire thrived on political clout — but each new case cracks the façade.

The Rotten Basket Effect

What makes the Rambukwella saga sting is not just one scandal, but the sense of a family business model built on public money. Each indictment adds weight to the view that this isn’t about “a few bad apples” — it’s the whole basket gone bad.

Colombo gossip is unforgiving: “If you want a masterclass in turning politics into profit, just study the Rambukwellas.”

The gossip verdict: once seen as a powerful dynasty, the Rambukwellas now stand as a symbol of corruption so deep that not even a fresh coat of political paint can cover the stench.