HC to Hear Corruption Case Against Mervyn In September

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court has scheduled a hearing for September 24 in a corruption case filed against former Minister Mervyn Silva, who is accused of unlawfully acquiring assets worth approximately Rs. 150 million during his tenure in office.

The case was called today (28) before High Court Judge Sahan Mapa Bandara.

During the proceedings, legal representatives from both parties requested that the case be listed for a pre-trial conference.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) filed the case under the Bribery Act, alleging that between 2010 and 2012, Silva amassed wealth far exceeding his lawful income while serving as a government minister.

The indictment, filed on May 27, includes two primary charges related to the unlawful accumulation of wealth.