7 things about Sri Lanka’s carrom board case for which ex-minister faces jail

7 things about Sri Lanka’s carrom board case for which ex-minister faces jail

On May 29, 2025, the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar sentenced Aluthgamage and former Trade Minister Anil (Nalin) Fernando to 20 and 25 years in prison, respectively, for the misappropriation of state funds

Sri Lanka’s former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage (C) and former trade minister Anil Fernando (center R) are escorted by police outside a court in Colombo. AFP