March 30, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lankan authorities are set to bring back Prabhath Madusanka, widely known by the alias ‘Midigama Chuti’, following his arrest overseas in connection with a string of serious criminal allegations.
Madusanka, believed to have links to an organised underworld network, was detained in Oman last year after international law enforcement agencies flagged him under a red notice. His arrest was seen as a significant breakthrough in efforts to track down suspects who have fled the country to evade justice.
Officials confirmed that a team of officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) travelled to Oman to take custody of the suspect and oversee his return. He is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka later today under tight security.
Investigators say Madusanka is wanted in connection with several high-profile offences, and his return is likely to accelerate ongoing probes into organised criminal activity. Authorities have indicated that further arrests could follow as inquiries expand based on information obtained during questioning.
Law enforcement agencies have increasingly relied on international cooperation in recent years to apprehend fugitives operating beyond Sri Lanka’s borders, signalling a more coordinated approach to tackling transnational crime.