Salote Radrodro Trial From May 30 To June 6
It is alleged that Radrodro breached the Parliamentary Remuneration Act of 2014 when she claimed travel and accommodation allowances which she was not entitled to.
Friday 04 March 2022 | 10:26
Opposition Member of Parliament Salote Radrodro’s trial will be held from May 30 to June 6, 2022.
Radrodro was represented by lawyer Simione Valenitabua.
She appeared before High Court Judge Justice Thushara Rajasinghe on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
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Justice Rajasinghe told the defence lawyer that one week was sufficient for the trial.
She is charged with one count each of giving false information to a public servant and obtaining financial advantage to the total value of $37,920.13 between August, 2019 and April, 2020.
It is alleged that Radrodro breached the Parliamentary Remuneration Act of 2014 when she claimed travel and accommodation allowances which she was not entitled to.
The case has been adjourned for mention on April 5.
