Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the remand of a suspended Sub-Inspector until August 7 today (30) following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on charges of maintaining connections with criminals, depositing funds illegally in bank accounts, and laundering money.

Authorities identified the remanded suspect as Mottiarrachchige Mahiru Pramod, a suspended sub-inspector.

Officers from the CAIBOC arrested the suspect today (30).

Investigators informed the court that the suspect operated under the guise of an in-service Sub-Inspector while maintaining ties with suspects, complainants, defendants, and individuals convicted of criminal charges to deposit money illegally and execute money laundering operations.