Friday 26 May 2017

District Court Judge accused over illegal acquisition


 By Shehan Chamika Silva                                                      

A former District Court Judge, who was accused of alleged illegal acquisition of Rs. 2.4 million during the period of January 1 – December 31, 2008, was indicted in Colombo High Court today by the Bribery Commission.

Accused, Balasooriya Arachchige Ranjan Somawansa was the former District Court Judge in Moratuwa.

The Bribery Commission leveled charges against him over acquisition of assets that are beyond to his legally earning capacity.

He was indicted over the allegation which fell under the Bribery Act and fifteen witnesses cited for the case by the prosecution.

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