Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne, ordered five suspects including Chanuka Ratwatta, to be further remanded until October 21.

The suspects were arrested for the alleged misuse of more than Rs.4.2 billion worth of state funds.

Facts were presented for the suspects to be released on bail. The decision regarding their bail will be announced on October 21.

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