Share Post
The hearing commenced today at the Colombo High Court of a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Energy Minister Kumar Jayakody over corruption allegations.
The case was heard before High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela.
During proceedings, the charges against the former minister were read out in open court, and he pleaded not guilty.
The CIABOC has filed charges alleging that in 2016, while serving as Procurement Manager at the Lanka Fertiliser Company, he facilitated procurement processes for carpeting a warehouse in a manner that unfairly benefited a private company, resulting in a loss of Rs. 8,859,708 to the government.
The case was heard before High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela.
During proceedings, the charges against the former minister were read out in open court, and he pleaded not guilty.
The CIABOC has filed charges alleging that in 2016, while serving as Procurement Manager at the Lanka Fertiliser Company, he facilitated procurement processes for carpeting a warehouse in a manner that unfairly benefited a private company, resulting in a loss of Rs. 8,859,708 to the government.
Latest News
CPC seeks urgent meeting with President over rising oil prices
Local
27 July 2026
Meta bans creators that film people without consent using smart glasses
Local
27 July 2026
Shantha Bandara’s son granted bail
Local
27 July 2026
Sri Lanka tourism sees strong July arrivals
Local
27 July 2026
Ports cannot become long-term vehicle storage yards - HIP
Local
27 July 2026
Macron calls crisis meeting as Bordeaux faces wildfire threat
Local
27 July 2026
People's Bank completes UnionPay acquiring deployment in Sri Lanka
Local
27 July 2026
Heavy mist and rain disrupt traffic on Talawakelle-Nuwaraeliya road
Local
27 July 2026
“Vehicle taxes generated nearly 18% of 2025 government revenue”
Local
27 July 2026
National Integrity Week begins today
Local
27 July 2026
