Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Former Minister Mervyn Silva today (17) pleaded not guilty to the charges filed before the Colombo High Court by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), which accuse him of illegally acquiring assets while serving as a minister.

The case filed by the Bribery Commission against the former minister over the alleged unlawful acquisition of assets was taken up today before Colombo High Court Judge Mohammed Mihal, Ada Derana reporter said.

During the hearing, Mervyn Silva, through his counsel informed court that he pleads not guilty to the charges.

Representing the Bribery Commission, the Assistant Director General informed court that before filing the case, the Commission had obtai...