High Court Sets July 28 for Mervyn’s Corruption Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court has scheduled July 28 to hear the corruption case filed against former Labour and Public Relations Minister Mervyn Silva, who stands accused of maintaining millions of rupees worth of assets, vehicles, and bank accounts beyond his lawful income.

The case, filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, alleges that Silva acquired luxury vehicles, real estate, and other high-value assets between March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2012, during his tenure as a Cabinet Minister. 

The prosecution claims these acquisitions could not have been made through his official salary and income.

Although a pre-trial conference was scheduled for today, proceedings were postponed due to the absence of the presiding judge. The court has now fixed July 28 as the next hearing date.

Silva was previously served with two indictments under Section 23(a)(1) of the Bribery Act, and was released on two surety bails of Rs. 5 mn each following the formal serving of charges on June 6.