Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide a statement regarding an ongoing investigation into undeclared assets. Rajapaksa is required to appear before the CID on January 3, 2024, where investigators will question him as part of efforts to uncover possible illicit financial activities linked to his name.
The investigation into undeclared assets has been intensifying, with the CID focusing on various individuals associated with the Rajapaksa family. In a related development, Neville Wanni Arachchi, who served as the chief bodyguard to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was questioned by the CID earlier this week. Arachchi provided a detailed statement that lasted approximately four hours, contributing to the investigation that is exploring the possibility of undeclared or illicitly obtained assets linked to the Rajapaksa family members and their associates.
This new line of investigation follows a series of probes into alleged corruption and financial mismanagement involving high-profile political figures. The CID’s actions signal a renewed focus on accountability and transparency, particularly regarding the Rajapaksa family’s financial dealings during and after Mahinda Rajapaksa’s tenure as President of Sri Lanka. The CID is expected to continue gathering information from multiple sources as part of their thorough investigation into the matter.
