⚖️ Bribery Commission Files Corruption Charges Against Power Minister

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed formal indictments in the Colombo High Court against current Power Minister, Kumara Jayakody, involving alleged financial misconduct during his previous tenure in the state sector. • Case Origin: The charges date back to 2016, during the Minister's term as Deputy Procurement Manager at the state-owned Lanka Fertilizer Company Limited. • The Allegation: The Minister is accused of facilitating an unlawful benefit to a private entity regarding a contract for supplying carpets to the company's warehouse premises. • Financial Impact: Investigators state the procurement decision caused a financial loss to the Government exceeding Rs. 8.8 million. • Legal Framework: The case is filed under Section 70(a) of the Bribery Act, categorized as an offense of corruption. The indictments have been submitted to the Colombo High Court for further legal proceedings.