Carrom board case, verdict May 2025

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Court: Colombo High Court
Finding: Purchase of 14,000 carrom boards and 11,000 checkers boards through state-owned Sathosa caused a Rs. 53 million loss
Sentences: 20 and 25 years of rigorous imprisonment
Appears on: Politicians and investigators

Connections (3)

Mahindananda Aluthgamage / Sentenced to 20 years in / Carrom board case, verdict May 2025
- The Colombo High Court sentenced the former Sports Minister to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, and former Sathosa chairman Nalin Fernando to 25 years.29 May 2025 · Colombo Gazette · Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando imprisoned for over 20 years
- Reports that after the 29 May 2025 sentencing both men were transferred to the general wards of Welikada Prison.30 May 2025 · Hiru News · MAHINDANANDA ALUTHGAMAGE AND NALIN FERNANDO MOVED TO GENERAL PRISON WARDS
- On 7 November 2025 the Permanent Trial-at-Bar refused both men bail pending appeal, saying the reasons given were not exceptional enough.8 Nov 2025 · Newswire · No bail for Mahindananda & Nalin Fernando
- A five-judge Supreme Court bench finished hearing their appeals on 11 March 2026 and put off judgment to a later date.11 Mar 2026 · Newswire · SC concludes appeal hearings of Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando
Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption / Brought / Carrom board case, verdict May 2025
- The Bribery Commission filed the case, which concerned purchases made during the 2015 presidential election.29 May 2025 · Colombo Gazette · Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando imprisoned for over 20 years
Nalin Fernando / Sentenced to 25 years in / Carrom board case, verdict May 2025
- Found guilty with Mahindananda Aluthgamage and sentenced to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment.29 May 2025 · Colombo Gazette · Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando imprisoned for over 20 years
- Reports that after the 29 May 2025 sentencing both men were transferred to the general wards of Welikada Prison.30 May 2025 · Hiru News · MAHINDANANDA ALUTHGAMAGE AND NALIN FERNANDO MOVED TO GENERAL PRISON WARDS
- On 7 November 2025 the Permanent Trial-at-Bar refused both men bail pending appeal, saying the reasons given were not exceptional enough.8 Nov 2025 · Newswire · No bail for Mahindananda & Nalin Fernando
- A five-judge Supreme Court bench finished hearing their appeals on 11 March 2026 and put off judgment to a later date.11 Mar 2026 · Newswire · SC concludes appeal hearings of Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando