The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release of Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a specialist at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, who is currently in remand custody.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga has reportedly issued this order after considering the arguments presented by the Bribery Commission officials and the defense lawyers.

Accordingly, the suspect has been ordered to be released on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 and two sureties of Rs. 5 million each.

She has also been banned from entering the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital and has been ordered to travel abroad, it is reported.

She was arrested on suspicion of committing corruption by selling surgical equipment to patients at high prices.



(colombotimes.lk)