Corruption Trial Against Former Minister Kumara Jayakody Begins in Colombo High Court

The trial in the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Kumara Jayakody commenced before the Colombo High Court today (17).

The case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela.

During the proceedings, the charges against Jayakody were read out in open court. The former minister pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Following his plea, the court formally commenced the trial.

According to the indictment, Jayakody, while serving as Procurement and Import Manager of Lanka Fertilizer Company in 2016, allegedly caused a loss of more than Rs. 8.85 million to the government. Prosecutors claim that he acted in a manner that granted an undue advantage to a private company during a procurement process for carpeting work at the Hunupitiya warehouse complex.

The case has been filed by CIABOC under corruption-related charges, and further hearings are expected to continue before the Colombo High Court.