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Bribery case: Rajapakshe, Abeysinghe remanded
Colombo Chief Magistrate ordered no bail for Rakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and Aruna Sri Chathuranga in a Rs. 120 million bribery case until July 28th. They were arrested on June 25th over allegations of soliciting bribes from 'Harak Kata's' wife.
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The payment was allegedly sought in exchange for influencing official action to prevent his transfer to the Boossa High Security Prison, secure the removal of his detention orders, and facilitate his transfer to another prison. 500 million was later reduced to Rs. 120 million was allegedly accepted as an advance payment.
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