Sri Lanka’s Financial Crimes Investigation Division has opened a high-profile probe into three former ministers over suspicious assets under the Money Laundering Act, signaling a new wave of accountability in politics.
The Illegal Assets Investigation Unit of the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division has launched a formal investigation into the unexplained wealth of three former Sri Lankan ministers. The probe is being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 05 of 2006, a law designed to tackle corruption and illicit enrichment at the highest levels of power.
According to senior police sources, the investigation targets former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, and Rohitha Abeygunawardena. Authorities are examining how these individuals acquired significant assets and whether the methods used were legitimate or in violation of financial and anti-corruption laws.
A senior officer revealed that the three former ministers will be summoned before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division in the coming weeks to provide statements. Investigators are expected to scrutinize not only the acquisition of assets but also the financial channels, property transfers, and potential money-laundering activities linked to these political figures.
Police sources further confirmed that any evidence uncovered during the probe would be used to implement the law without hesitation. Officials emphasized that legal action will follow based on the findings, marking a critical step toward strengthening accountability and transparency in governance.
This high-profile case underscores growing pressure on Sri Lanka’s political class to answer for alleged corruption and hidden assets, with investigators determined to expose whether these fortunes were built through legitimate means or illegal channels.
