Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of underworld figure 'Backhoe Saman', who is currently in remand custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been further remanded.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered that the suspect remain in custody until October 31, according to court proceedings . The Magistrate also stated that the decision on her bail application will be announced on the same date.

The order was issued after the court considered the submissions presented by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the financial attorneys involved in the case.

Shadhika Lakshani and her child were arrested by the CID upon their arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on August...