Money Laundering Case Against Yoshitha, Daisy Resumes in July

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court scheduled the next hearing in the high-profile money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forrest, for July 11.

The case, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, alleges that the two unlawfully acquired assets and property valued at approximately Rs. 73 million.

High Court Judge Adithya Patabendi issued the order after Senior State Counsel Udara Karunathilake, appearing for the prosecution, submitted several documents relevant to the case.

Representing the defense, President’s Counsel Sampath Mendis requested the court to direct the prosecution to provide a list of documents and witness statements necessary for a fair trial. He emphasized that access to this material is essential for the defense to adequately prepare.

Judge Patabendi instructed the prosecution to review the request and provide the relevant documents where possible. The court then fixed July 11 as the next date for proceedings.

The Attorney General filed the case alleging that Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest committed an offense under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act by acquiring assets through unlawful means.