The Colombo High Court today issued summons on former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena to appear before court on May 4 regarding a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

The commission recently filed indictment on Abeygunawardena on alleged unlawful aquisition of money and properties worth Rs. 41 million.

The alleged acquisition took place between 2004-2006 period.