Backhoe Saman’s wife remanded

September 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the wife of underworld figure, Backhoe Saman, to be remanded until 18 September.

The order was issued by Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) presented her in court today.

The CID presented Backhoe Saman’s wife in court with charges filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. 

Backhoe Saman and his wife were among the wanted suspects who were arrested in Indonesia and brought to Sri Lanka recently. (Newswire)