By: Isuru Parakrama
October 03, Colombo (LNW): The Colombo High Court has confirmed that the trial concerning former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the former Chairman of the State Printing Corporation, Jayampathi Bandara Heenkenda, will proceed on November 29, 2024.
This decision was reaffirmed during a hearing before High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka, where Rambukwella made a personal appearance in court.
The case, brought forward by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), alleges that the two individuals misappropriated public funds during Rambukwella’s time as Minister of Mass Media.
Specifically, the charges relate to the misuse of Rs. 230,000 from the State Printing Corporation to cover Rambukwella’s personal telephone bill between March and April 2012.
The accusations have sparked significant public interest, given the scale of the alleged financial misconduct and the high-ranking positions of the accused.
The Bribery Commission’s investigation seeks to hold those in power accountable for their actions, further demonstrating the government’s commitment to tackling corruption at all levels.
Rambukwella, who held the Mass Media portfolio at the time of the alleged incident, faces growing scrutiny, with calls for greater transparency in the handling of public funds.
