Principal nabbed for soliciting bribe

6 February 2015 05:13 pm

Principal ofschool in Mount Lavinia was arrested by the Bribery Commission officials today for soliciting a bribe of Rs.35, 000 to admit a student to grade one.

The parent who had been asked to pay the bribe lodged a complaint with the commission.

Bribery Commission Investigation Division Director SSP Sarath Somaweera Lokuge told the Daily Mirror that the Principal was arrested at his school office while accepting money from the parent.

The Principal’s office assistant was also arrested by the officials for aiding and abating the crime.

The Principal who had allegedly demanded Rs.50, 000 at first had later agreed for Rs.35, 000.

The Principal and his assistant were produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate today, and remanded. (Kevin Kariyawasam)