Trial of former worker at PM’s Office to start in February 2016

The trial of a former worker at the Prime Minister's Office who is charged with one count of bribery will start on 1st February next year.

Rudra Maharaj appeared before High Court Judge Justice, Priyantha Fernando today and the case has been adjourned to the 3rd of December for mention.

It is alleged that Maharaj accepted an advantage of $2,000 cash and two cheques amounting to $10,000 as a reward from a Avin Prakash on account of using influence in procuring a contract when he was the Information Officer Public Relations at the Strategic Framework for Change Coordination Office at the Office of the Prime Minister.