Swedish national fined for sexual harassment on SL flight
A Swedish national has been fined Rs. 26,500 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to attempting to sexually harass a flight attendant during a flight.
The order was issued by Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela.When the case was taken up today, President’s Counsel Priyantha Nawana, appearing on behalf of the accused, told the court that his client regrets the incident and is remorseful. He further stated that the accused was under the influence of alcohol at the time and had no criminal intent.Considering the submissions, the Magistrate imposed a fine of Rs. 26,500. The court also ordered a one-month suspended jail term if the fine is not paid.
The suspect was arrested by airport police and produced before the court.
