In a developing investigation, the Kandy Magistrate’s Court has imposed a travel ban on a nephew of Rohitha Abeyagunawardena, a former Sri Lankan Member of Parliament, preventing him from leaving the country. The order follows allegations that two luxury vehicles, linked to a relative of Abeyagunawardena’s son-in-law, were being illegally assembled. These vehicles reportedly did not have proper documentation, sparking suspicions of a potentially larger scheme involving unauthorized assembly or vehicle smuggling.
Government inspectors brought these details to the court, indicating that the nephew had ignored multiple police summonses requesting his presence for a formal statement regarding the vehicles. Authorities allege that he has deliberately evaded contact with law enforcement, failing to appear even after numerous warnings.
In response to his continued absence, police sought a court injunction to prevent him from leaving the country. Officers reportedly visited his residence several times in an attempt to locate him, but he remains untraceable, sparking concerns that he is actively evading capture.
The travel ban underscores a renewed crackdown on political figures and their affiliates suspected of engaging in financial or legal improprieties. As the search intensifies, police are under pressure to locate the nephew and proceed with the investigation, which may reveal further connections and lead to additional inquiries into possible criminal networks.
