Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Former NTC Chief Renuka Perera Released on Bail in Bribery Case
The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has granted bail to former National Transport Commission Chairman Renuka Perera, who was arrested by anti-corruption authorities last month. He has been ordered released on two sureties of Rs. 5 million each.
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Renuka Perera, who previously headed the National Transport Commission, secured his release from custody following a court appearance in Colombo. The Chief Magistrate imposed bail conditions requiring two individual sureties of Rs. 5 million each as security for his release.
Peera was taken into custody on September 17 by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The arrest was connected to allegations of bribery related to the issuance of transport-related licenses or permits, though specific details of the charges remain under investigation.
The bail decision marks a significant development in the case, allowing Peera to be released pending further proceedings. The exact dates of his next court appearance have not been immediately specified, though he is expected to comply with conditions set by the court.
The case adds to recent high-profile investigations into corruption allegations involving senior government officials and public sector managers in Sri Lanka.