Former National Transport Commission (NTC) Chairman Renuka Perera, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over a corruption allegation, was ordered to be remanded until September 29 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued the order after considering submissions made by CIABOC officials and lawyers representing the suspect.
Perera was arrested by CIABOC in connection with alleged irregularities involving the issuance of passenger transport permits.
He was produced before court following his arrest, and the Magistrate ordered that he remain in remand custody until September 29.
