Arjuna Mahendran bond case back in spotlight as court sets new date
Executive Intelligence Dispatch
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has rescheduled the high-profile bond case against former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran for January 28, 2027, for a pre-trial conference.
Key Facts & Findings
- —January 28, 2027: New court date for the high-profile bond case
- —Three-judge bench presided over by Judge Priyantha Liyanage
- —Several defendants, including Arjun Aloysius and P. Samarasiri, appeared in court
“The Attorney General has brought indictments against the defendants under the Offences Against Public Property Act, holding them accountable for an alleged loss of Rs. 688 million inflicted on the government during the contentious Central Bank bond auction on February 27, 2015.”
The rescheduled court date raises concerns about the ongoing trial and potential delays in holding those responsible for the alleged loss of Rs. 688 million.
The court will proceed with the trial in the absence of two defendants, former Governor Arjuna Mahendran and Ajahn Punchihewa, and will ensure the outstanding documents are handed over to the defense prior to the next court date.
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