Neville Wanniarachchi, the chief security officer of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission earlier today, has been remanded until 17 October by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama issued the order after considering submissions made by Bribery Commission officials and the suspect’s attorneys.

Wanniarachchi was arrested and produced before court on charges of failing to disclose the sources through which he acquired assets and properties valued at over Rs. 28 million.