October 13, Colombo (LNW): SLPP Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been ordered to remain in remand custody until October 27 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court over allegations that he accepted a bribe in connection with the Airbus case.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued the order after hearing submissions from officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and legal representatives appearing for Rajapaksa.
The MP remains in custody as investigations into the allegations continue.
