January 06, Colombo (LNW): Two individuals, including former Provincial Councillor Salochana Gamage, have been further remanded until January 17 in connection with an alleged bribery case.
The two suspects were arrested by the Bribery Commission on charges of accepting a bribe amounting to Rs. 9 million.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate, Thanuja Lakmali, made the decision following the suspects’ appearance in court. She also indicated that a ruling on their bail applications will be issued on the next court date.
Salochana Gamage and a local businessman were apprehended in Pitakotte by officials from the Bribery Commission, who have been investigating the alleged corruption.
The case has drawn considerable attention due to the involvement of a former political figure and the significant sum allegedly exchanged in the bribery transaction.
