SL introduces hefty fines and jail terms for voting fraud

September 15, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has taken a firm stance against electoral malpractice by significantly increasing the penalty for fraudulent voting.

The Election Commission has announced that individuals found guilty of such offences will now face a fine of Rs. 200,000, alongside the possibility of imprisonment for up to one year.

This move comes as part of the Election Special Provisions Act No. 23 of 2023, aimed at reinforcing the integrity of the electoral process.

This new legislation represents a drastic shift from the previous penalty, which stood at a mere Rs. 500.