Former Minister Mervyn Silva was further remanded until 9 April over allegations of selling state-owned land using forged documents.

Silva and two others were produced before the Mahara Magistrate’s Court today (3). The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has requested the court to confiscate the property of 3 suspects, including former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who are evading arrest.

The court will consider the CID’s request on 9 April.