The trial against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody commenced today at the Colombo High Court. He faces corruption charges filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The allegations involve causing a loss of Rs. 8.8 million to the government by manipulating procurement procedures in 2016 to favour a private company for a carpet-laying contract at the Lanka Fertilizer Company warehouse. During the hearing before High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela, the charges were read out, and Jayakody pleaded not guilty. The trial has now begun.
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PoliticsEconomyWednesday, June 17, 2026
Trial Commences for Former Minister Kumara Jayakody on Corruption Charges
TLDR
Jayakody trial begins; pleads not guilty to charges.
Accused of Rs. 8.8M loss from 2016 fertilizer deal.
Trial proceeds before High Court Judge Godawela.
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