Minister Vijitha Herath appeared before the Colombo High Court (HC) today (29) to testify in a bribery case involving former Development Lotteries Board (DLB) Chairman Chandrawansa Pathiraja.
The case, filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), alleged that the former Chairman violated tender procedures and caused losses to the DLB by awarding promotional activities to private companies.
The court ordered Minister Herath to appear before court again for the evidence hearing, which is scheduled for 5 February 2025.