The Colombo High Court today (22) scheduled the trial of a case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who is accused of unlawfully acquiring assets and funds amounting to approximately Rs. 75 million while serving as a government minister.
The case was called before Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal, who set December 18 and January 20 as the dates for the trial.
During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General AZad Navavi, appearing on behalf of the Bribery Commission, informed the court that all relevant documents required for the case have already been submitted to the defence.
President’s Counsel Anura Meddegoda, appearing for the defence, requested a date to examine the submitted documents.
The judge then scheduled the trial dates for December and January.
The case was originally filed during the previous Yahapalana government, alleging that between 2010 and 2015, while serving as a government minister, Wimal Weerawansa acquired assets and funds exceeding his lawful income, thereby committing an offence under the Bribery Act. (Newswire)