Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Two suspects, including a female lawyer and a private company director, were released on personal bail of Rs. 5 million each today. Colombo Chief Magistrate Thasanga S. Bodaragama issued the order following allegations involving the creation of forged deeds for a five-acre land belonging to Hapugastenna Plantations.

The court imposed a travel ban on both individuals and ordered the surrender of their passports. The Magistrate also warned the suspects against influencing witnesses related to the investigation.

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division informed the court that the five-acre land in Ratnapura was originally leased to a private firm for 53 years via a government gazette. Investigators allege the dire...