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A fine of Rs.35 lacks has been imposed on a Marin Engineer in a case filed against him by the Bribery Commission on spending money exceeding his known income during the period from 31.03.2005 to 31.03.2006.   

Police officer attached to Magistrate Court of Homagama convicted for offense of Bribery, earliest judgement given by the Magistrate Court, confirmed by High Court today.

Case No B/1928/12

Accused – Rajaranjith, Manager attached to the Western Province Transport Authority, Battaramulla

Open Inquiry - offering of a bribe to a public servant.

Honourable High court judge sentenced 14 years rigorous imprisonment to a former Inland Revenue Tax officer attached to Anuradhapura Inland Revenue Department for accepting Rs.15,000 as a bribe.

Honourable Magistrate imposed two years rigorous imprisonment to a Police Constable attached to Veyangoda Police Station for obtaining Rs.2000/- as a bribe.