Former Ministry Secretary and former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Anusha Palpita was granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in connection with a case alleging the unlawful accumulation of assets.
The order was issued after the court considered submissions made by officers of the Bribery Commission and counsel for the suspect.
Hearing submissions Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama directed that Palpita be released on bail.
Palpita was arrested by the Commission to Investigation Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in January after he failed to disclose how he had earned Rs. 46 million in funds. (Newswire)
