The Colombo High Court has convicted former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena on corruption charges.
Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihail delivered the verdict in the cases filed against Sarana Gunawardena by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
Accordingly, the defendant is scheduled to be sentenced, while attorneys are currently making submissions before the court regarding the sentencing, said Ada Derana reporter.
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption had filed the case against Sarana Gunawardena, alleging that he committed the offense of corruption by causing a financial loss to the State during the procurement of vehicles on a rental basis while serving as Chairman of the Development Lotteries Board in 2006.
