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Sarana Gunawardena

b. 1964

Sri Lankan politician

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About Sarana Gunawardena

Born 1964. Sarana Gunawardena is a Sri Lankan politician.

Bamunuarachchi Pathirannehelage Sarana Guptha Gunawardena (; born 28 April 1964) is a Sri Lankan politician, a former Member of Parliament and a deputy minister.

Corruption charges and conviction On 4 September 2017, Gunawardena was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) of Sri Lanka Police on charges relating to the misuse of state property during his tenure as chairman of the National Lotteries Board from 2005 to 2007.

On 6 June 2026, the Colombo High Court convicted Gunawardena on four indictments filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), alleging that he caused losses to the state while serving as chairman of the National Lotteries Board. He received a sentence of four years' rigorous imprisonment for each indictment, to run concurrently, and a fine of Rs. 1.8 million (approximately US$5,345).

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Important facts

Born
28 April 1964
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Sri Lanka
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka
Also known as
Bamunuarachchi Pathirannehelage Sarana Guptha Gunawardena

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sarana Gunawardena?

Sri Lankan politician

When was Sarana Gunawardena born?

Sarana Gunawardena was born on 28 April 1964.

What is Sarana Gunawardena's occupation?

Sarana Gunawardena is a politician.

What nationality is Sarana Gunawardena?

Sarana Gunawardena is Sri Lankan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sarana Gunawardena

· Wikidata: Q7423060

· DBpedia: Sarana Gunawardena

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