Harak Kata brought to court under tight security after bribery claims

Just days after making serious allegations to the media, notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias 'Harak Kata', was produced before court today under tight security, with officers shielding him from the media during his arrival.

 

Last week, Harak Kata claimed he was being detained in Tangalle as a result of his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and suspended Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon.

 

He made the statement while being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a previous hearing.

 

Following his remarks, police have launched an investigation into the allegations.