January 27, Colombo (LNW): Yoshitha Rajapaksa, who was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on charges of money laundering, is set to appear before court again today (27).
His arrest, which took place on January 25 near the Beliatta Expressway entrance, follows an investigation into alleged financial misconduct.
After his arrest, Rajapaksa was swiftly brought to the CID headquarters in Colombo, where he underwent questioning for several hours. Following this, he was presented before Colombo’s Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeevani at the Aluthkade No. 05 Court.
The magistrate ordered his remand until today, pending further legal proceedings.
The charges against Rajapaksa stem from an investigation into the purchase of a property in Ratmalana, which included a house and land valued at a staggering Rs. 34 million.
The transaction is believed to have been conducted in a manner that violates the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, prompting authorities to take action.
The case has drawn significant public attention due to Rajapaksa’s high-profile family background, which has amplified interest in the investigation.
