Sri Lankan authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and brother of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, over allegations of illicit financial transactions. Yoshitha Rajapaksa is set to be charged under the country’s Money Laundering Act after failing to provide a credible explanation for the source of funds he allegedly received.
Investigations have revealed that the disputed funds were deposited in bank accounts and fixed deposits. Authorities also uncovered that Rajapaksa maintained a joint account with a woman named Daisy Forrest. In response, the Attorney General has directed police to name Daisy Forrest as a co-accused in the case.
Legal action against both Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest is being taken at the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court. Additionally, a foreign travel ban has been imposed on Forrest. Police Media Spokesperson and Senior Superintendent of Police, Lawyer Buddhika Manatunga, confirmed that all suspects involved will be prosecuted.
