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| Power Minister Kumara Jayakody |
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against Power Minister Kumara Jayakody over an alleged act of corruption linked to his previous role at Lanka Fertilizer Company Limited.
According to the indictments, the charges relate to a period in 2016 when Jayakody served as Deputy Procurement Manager of the State-owned company.
The Bribery Commission alleges that the accused facilitated an unlawful benefit to a private company in connection with a contract to supply carpets for the warehouse premises of Lanka Fertilizer Company Limited.
Investigators claim the procurement decision resulted in a financial loss to the Government exceeding Rs. 8.8 million.
The Commission has filed the case under Section 70(a) of the Bribery Act, alleging that the actions constituted an offence of corruption.
The indictments have been presented before the Colombo High Court for further proceedings.
