Indictment Served on Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forest

04-Nov-2026

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The indictment filed by the Attorney General before the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forest, alleging money laundering involving more than Rs. 59 million, the source of which could not be substantiated, was served on the defendant.

The indictment alleges that the two had engaged in money laundering by depositing funds allegedly earned between 2009 and 2013 in fixed deposit accounts maintained at three private banks.

Meanwhile, considering the health condition of Daisy Forest, the second accused in the case, the Colombo High Court released her from the proceedings following a request made by the prosecution. The court also fixed 02 December for a pre-trial conference.

The case was taken up for hearing on 03-11-2026 before Colombo High Court Judge Rashmi Singapuli.

On the occasion, Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother, Daisy Forest, appeared before court in connection with the case.