Former Minister S.M.
Chandrasena, has actually been remanded until July 18 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrates Court today (04 ), stated Ada Derana reporter.He was apprehended earlier in the day by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation.The arrest relate to accusations that maize seeds valued at Rs.
25 million were distributed to partners during the 2015 governmental election.Chandrasena appeared before the Commission this morning to offer a statement relating to the incident.
He was nabbed following the recording of his statement and was subsequently presented before court.