The former Akurana Divisional Secretary was sentenced to five years in jail today over bribery charges.
The former Akurana Divisional Secretary was found guilty of accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000 in 2012.
The Colombo High Court sentenced the former Akurana Divisional Secretary to five years rigorous imprisonment and he was also ordered to pay a fine of Rs 10,000 and a penalty of Rs 50,000. (Colombo Gazette)