Who is the Director General of bribery Commission?

Kanishka Wijeratne appointed as Director General of Bribery Commission. Ampara High Court Judge Kanishka Wijeratne has been appointed as the new Director General of the Bribery Commission by the President.

Is bribery a criminal Offence in Sri Lanka?

The Bribery (Amendment) Act No. 20 of 1994 enacted by the Parliament of Sri Lanka, has not only brought about a structural change in the enforcement machinery in respect of offences under the Bribery Act, but has also for the first time made ‘corruption’ an offence.

Is Sri Lanka a corrupt country?

Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Sri Lanka in 102nd place out of 180 countries in the Index. A high ranking corresponds to a perception of serious corruption in the country’s public sector.

What is the law for bribery?

The crime is typically punishable as a felony. Although bribery originally involved interference with judges, its definition has since been expanded to include actions by all sorts of government officials, from the local to the national level, and to cover all public employees.

What is the maximum penalty for bribery?

10 years’ imprisonment
The maximum penalties for Bribery Act offences are the same for domestic and foreign bribery: for corporates an unlimited fine, and for individuals a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both.

What is the maximum fine for bribery?

The penalties under the Act are severe – there is a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine for individuals. Corporates face an unlimited fine (including in respect of the corporate offence).

What is the punishment for bribery?

Bribery Penalties The penalties for bribery of a public official includes a fine of up to three times the value of the bribe, and imprisonment for up to 15 years in a federal penitentiary. A conviction can also disqualify the individual from holding any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States.