September 22, Colombo (LNW): The Colombo High Court has scheduled the continuation of legal proceedings against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, for October 15. The case centres on allegations of illicit asset accumulation amounting to roughly Rs. 73 million.
Both accused were present in court as the matter was called, following charges filed by the Attorney General under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The proceedings relate to suspicions that the two individuals were involved in the unlawful acquisition of high-value assets and property, in violation of financial regulations governing public accountability and anti-corruption laws.
According to court documents, the investigation stems from a broader examination of undeclared wealth and financial irregularities reportedly linked to individuals with access to political influence. Prosecutors allege that the wealth in question was amassed through channels inconsistent with legitimate income sources, and that efforts were made to obscure the true origins of the assets.
