The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of three suspects, including a former Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic, who were arrested in connection with the illegal registration of a motor vehicle.
The suspects, who include two Assistant Managers of the Department of Motor Traffic, were arrested by the Bribery Commission today.
They were apprehended for registering a vehicle with the Department of Motor Traffic and approving the issuance of number plates, despite the vehicle not being cleared by Sri Lanka Customs.
During the proceedings before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga, the attorneys representing the suspects requested the court to release their clients on bail.
However, officers from the Bribery Commission informed the court that further investigations were underway regarding the incident.
After reviewing the facts presented, the Magistrate ordered that each suspect be released on bail under a cash guarantee of Rs. 2 million, while also imposing an overseas travel ban. (Islandnews)
