Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena arrested over an investigation on corruption charges was remanded until July 18 today.
Initially, he was called to make a statement to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations of distribution of maize seeds valued at Rs. 25 million during the 2015 presidential election.
He was arrested after he made the statement and produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court where he was remanded.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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