Srilanka, June 24 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (24) rejected the bail applications of three suspects, including Specialist Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne of Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, who are currently in remand custody.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga issued the order after reviewing submissions made by officials from the Bribery Commission and the defense counsel. The suspects were ordered to be further remanded until July 8.

Dr. Wijeratne and two others were recently arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on allegations of selling medical equipment to patients at inflated prices, in violation of ethical and legal standards.

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