December 16, Colombo (LNW): Former minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in connection with an ongoing inquiry, has been granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
The court ordered his release on two sureties of Rs. 2 million each, while also enforcing a ban on overseas travel as a condition of bail.
Rathnayake had been held on remand following his arrest earlier this month, after reporting to CIABOC to give a statement related to the investigation.
The inquiry is continuing, and the former minister is required to comply with all court-imposed conditions as proceedings move forward.
