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Mervyn Silva’s son arrested over extortion

UTV | COLOMBO – The son of Former Minister Mervyn Silva, Malaka Silva, has been arrested by Police for attempting to extort Rs.100,000 from a businessman and for levelling death threats.

The 43-year-old suspect was arrested last night following a complaint lodged with the Thalangama Police on the 16th of July.

Malaka Silva will be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court today.

The Thalangama Police is conducting further investigations.

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