Customs Asst. Supdt. gets four years RI

COLOMBO: An Assistant Superintendent of Customs was convicted and sentenced to four years RI by Colombo High Court Judge Upali Abeyratne for failure to account for accumulated assets in his possession.

In addition a fine of Rs. 2500 was imposed and a further six months RI added to the prison term in default. He was also ordered to pay Rs. 1.2 million to the State or serve a further 5 years RI in default.

Deputy Director of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption Mrs. Lakshmi Jayawickrema prosecuted assisted by Inquiry officer Sgt. G.A. David.