Indictments were served before the Colombo High Court today (20) on former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Yoshitha Rajapaksa regarding a corruption charge.
Subsequently, the High Court Judge ordered the two defendants to be released on bail.
These indictments were filed by the Bribery Commission.
Subsequently, the High Court Judge ordered the two defendants to be released on bail.
These indictments were filed by the Bribery Commission.
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