The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption had filed 04 cases at the Chief Magistrate’s Court against former Chairman of Warakapola Pradeshiya Sabha, Bope Arachchige Chandana Keerthisiri Wijethunga.

The case numbers were 60483/2016, 60484/2016, 60485/2016, 60486/2016.

The allegation leveled against the accused was non-declaration of assets and liabilities respectively for year 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 as per the Assets and Liabilities Act No.01of 1975. The accused pleaded guilty on all 04 cases. The accused was convicted by the Magistrate and imposed a fine of Rs.1000/- for each case and if the fine is not paid an imprisonment of 03 months for each case.