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Court extends remand for former deputy minister's wife in corruption case
A Sri Lankan court has ordered the wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardhana and two other suspects to remain in custody until October 20 as investigations into corruption allegations continue.
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The suspects were produced before court on October 6, where judicial officers considered submissions from investigating authorities before issuing the extended remand order. The case centres on corruption allegations that led to the arrests of the three individuals. The court's decision to extend the remand period indicates that authorities require additional time to complete their investigation into the matter. The case against the accused remains under judicial review, with the next court appearance scheduled for October 20. Further details regarding the specific corruption charges have not been disclosed at this stage of the proceedings.