Corruption case filed against Fowzie re-fixed for trial

The corruption case filed against State Minister A.H.M.Fowzie for allegedly causing an unlawful loss to the government by misusing a vehicle belonging to the Disaster Management Centre was yesterday re-fixed for trial by Colombo Chief Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake.

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Director General had filed the corruption case against the State Minister under Section 70 of the Bribery Act on four charges.

Attorney-at-Law Sanath Wijewardana appearing on behalf of State Minister Fowzie pleaded permission to go abroad for his client.

The Magistrate ordered the Defense Counsel to appear before the court on the next hearing date and gave permission for the request made by the Defense Counsel.