Homagama Judge nabbed for soliciting bribe [May 30 2013]

Homagama District Judge who was arrested by the Bribery Commission for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs.300, 000 from a person in Hanwella to issue a verdict in favour of him was remanded after producing before Colombo Chief Magistrate Courts today.

The judge was arrested at his house following a complaint lodged at the commission. Director Bribery Commission Investigation Division SP Somaweera Lokuge is conducting inquiries.