February 09, Colombo (LNW): Proceedings in the money laundering case involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forest were put off today (09) by the Colombo High Court, with the matter now rescheduled for April 24, 2026.
The case was heard before High Court Judge Rashmi Singappuli, where the prosecution informed the court that a key medical assessment was still pending. State Counsel Oswald Perera, appearing on behalf of the complainant, said the court-appointed medical officer had yet to submit a report on whether Daisy Forest is mentally capable of participating in the trial process.
In light of the delay, the prosecution requested additional time for the report to be received and placed before court. Accepting the submission, the judge agreed to adjourn the hearing to a later date.
The Attorney General has brought charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, alleging that the accused channelled more than Rs. 59 million, believed to be proceeds of unlawful activity, into three fixed deposit accounts held at private banks over a period spanning from March 2009 to December 2013. The case remains pending as procedural matters are addressed ahead of the next hearing.
