Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena has been further remanded until August 1, following his appearance before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court.

Chandrasena was taken into custody by the Bribery Commission over allegations of corruption involving the distribution of maize seeds worth Rs. 25 million in 2014. The seeds, reportedly purchased to support farmers in the Anuradhapura District, were allegedly given at subsidized rates to his personal associates and political supporters-an act suspected to have been aimed at gaining electoral advantage ahead of the 2015 presidential election.

During the proceedings, Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali directed the Bribery Commission to complete the recording of witness...