A significant development unfolds as former President Mahinda Rajapaksa submits his asset declaration, placing transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption investigations back in the national spotlight.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has reportedly submitted an affidavit to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, marking a key step in an ongoing high profile investigation.
According to reports, the former President has disclosed details of his assets along with his sources of income, complying with legal requirements linked to financial transparency and accountability.
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption had earlier issued a formal notice directing Mahinda Rajapaksa to submit a declaration of his assets and liabilities through an affidavit before April 10.
This directive forms part of a broader investigation initiated into the assets and liabilities of Mahinda Rajapaksa and members of his family, covering the period between 2010 and 2015, a time frame that continues to draw public and political scrutiny.
