Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has been served indictments before the Colombo High Court in connection with allegations of corruption, said Ada Derana reporter.

The indictments were served before Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela.

Minister Jayakody appeared before the court in response to a summons previously issued by the court.

Following the serving of indictments, the judge ordered the defendant's release on two personal bail bonds of Rs. 1 million each.

Additionally, the court directed that the defendant's fingerprints be obtained and a formal report be submitted.

The case has been scheduled for a pre-trial conference on May 6.

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