Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (17) ordered the remand of retired Lieutenant Colonel Neville Wanniarachchi, former Personal Security Officer (PSO) to ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, until October 31.

Wanniarachchi was arrested by the Bribery Commission on allegations of corruption

The suspect was produced before court by prison officials. Lawyers representing the Bribery Commission stated that the arrest relates to offences under Sections 23(a)(1) of the Bribery Act and Sections 127(1)(h) and (a) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.

The Magistrate directed the Bribery Commission to conduct further investigations and submit a detailed report in the coming days.

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