Dhammika Ranatunga
Dhammika Ranatunga, the elder brother of former Sri Lankan cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga, is a notable figure in Sri Lankan politics and business. He served as the chairman of the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation during a time when significant corruption allegations arose, leading to his recent arrest on corruption charges. The charges stem from accusations of altering oil procurement procedures that resulted in substantial losses to the state. He holds dual citizenship in Sri Lanka and the United States and is currently subject to a travel ban as the legal proceedings continue.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Sri Lanka | 1 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 29,495 | $84,000 | 116$ |
| Totals | 1 | 21,413,249 | 29,495 | $84,000 | 116$ |
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Sri Lanka:
Dhammika Ranatunga and Arjuna Ranatunga were mentioned in connection with a fuel tender that resulted in a loss of 800 million rupees.
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India:
Dhammika Ranatunga was arrested on corruption charges related to his role as chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.
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