The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (10) that investigations regarding allegations of committing corruption under the Money Laundering Act have concluded.
Investigating officers further informed the court that they expect to file indictments in the High Court against the former minister, who is currently out on bail.
Key Points
- Accused of unlawfully acquiring over Rs. 57.3 million.
- Bribery Commission says it is ready to file indictments in the High Court as investigations are concluded.
- Case fixed to be called again on February 23.
Allegations of Unlawful Earnings Exceeding Rs. 57.3 Million
This case has been filed against Rathnayake Mudiyanselage Chandrasiri Bandara Rathnayake, who served as the Minister of Sports, Private Transport, and Livestock.
The investigation was carried out by the Assets Investigation Division of the Bribery Commission under Section 23 (a) (1) of the Bribery Act for allegedly acquiring assets unlawfully amounting to over Rs. 57.3 million (573 lakhs).
What Next?
The Magistrate ordered the case to be called again on February 23 to obtain further reports regarding the matter.
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