Minuwangoda District Court Registrar Detained Pending Investigation

The Registrar of the Minuwangoda District Court has been remanded until October 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court. The Registrar was arrested by the CIABOC for allegedly aiding in a Rs. 50,000 bribe to a Colombo High Court staff member to influence a verdict in a case involving former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena. The investigation is ongoing, and the Registrar's defense claims no money was received.

Key facts

• The Registrar of the Minuwangoda District Court has been remanded until October 6.
• The Registrar was arrested by the CIABOC for alleged bribery.
• The alleged bribe was intended for a Colombo High Court staff member.
• The bribe was meant to influence a verdict in a case involving former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena.
• CIABOC's investigation is ongoing.
• The Registrar's defense claims no money was received.

Sources

• The Morning