Sandra Marakkala Sadamali Wickramasinghe vs Hon. Attorney General – CA HCC 0202/2020-2025

In the matter of Sandra Marakkala Sadamali Wickramasinghe (Accused-Appellant) vs. Hon. Attorney General (Respondent), the court addressed the issue of criminal breach of trust concerning alleged misappropriation of funds as a bursar at Alethea International School. The court held that the evidence presented by the prosecution established the necessary ingredients for criminal breach of trust and affirmed the High Court’s finding of guilt. This decision relied on the credibility and sufficiency of the prosecution’s witnesses and evidence, reaffirming the principle that inconsistencies in financial records, without credible explanation, can lead to conviction. The appeal was dismissed, and the Registrar was directed to inform the High Court of Colombo for compliance.

Amal Ranaraja, J. del