“Sri Lankan Bond Scam Money Reached JVP”: Journalist Uvindu Kurukulasuriya Levels Bombshell Allegations

By Lions Roar Political Bureau

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Sunday, January 25, 2026) — Renowned investigative journalist Uvindu Kurukulasuriya has sparked a political firestorm by alleging that a portion of the funds from the controversial Central Bank Treasury Bond scam was funneled to the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP).

In a provocative social media post, Kurukulasuriya—who recently revealed he has been in telephone contact with fugitive former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran—questioned why the current administration under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has yet to launch a full-scale investigation into the scandal that rocked the “Yahapalana” government.

🏛️ “Buying Immunity Through Theft”

Kurukulasuriya’s post took a cynical view of the Sri Lankan judicial and political system, arguing that large-scale corruption provides a form of “market value” immunity.

Strategic Theft: He argued that if one steals at a scale exceeding the value of the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s buildings combined, they can successfully delay court cases until death.
Political Protection: He cited the first bond scam as a means to pay off debts from Maithripala Sirisena’s 2015 presidential campaign, while the second scam was allegedly used to fund the subsequent general election.
The JVP Connection: Crucially, Kurukulasuriya claimed, “A portion of that money also went to the JVP.”

🔍 The Call for a Forensic Audit

The journalist pointed out that despite recommendations from the Presidential Commission for a forensic audit dating back to 2007, successive leaders—including Sirisena, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and Ranil Wickremesinghe—failed to act.

“Why isn’t Anura-Thuma [President Anura Kumara Dissanayake] conducting these investigations now? That is my main question,” Kurukulasuriya wrote, noting that several individuals capable of “buying a government” currently surround the President as friends.

📊 Historical Context: The Bond Scam Timeline

Period	Key Event	Alleged Purpose
2015 (Early)	First Bond Auction Scam	To settle debts from the Presidential Election.
2016	Second Bond Auction Scam	To fund the General Election campaign.
2017-2024	Commission Reports	Recommended a forensic audit from 2007 onwards.
2026 (Present)	Kurukulasuriya’s Claim	Allegations that JVP was a beneficiary of the funds.

⚖️ JVP and Government Reaction

The JVP and the National People’s Power (NPP) administration have yet to issue a formal rebuttal to Kurukulasuriya’s specific claims. However, the President’s supporters often dismiss such allegations as attempts to discredit the “system change” promised during the recent elections.

Kurukulasuriya, known for his work with Colombo Telegraph, concluded his post by stating he has more to reveal, promising: “I will write the rest later!”