The Colombo High Court has postponed the further hearing of evidence in the money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, until October 30, 2026.
The case was taken up today (15) before Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga, Ada Derana reporter said.
During the proceedings, evidence was recorded from prosecution witnesses.
Thereafter, the court ordered that further hearing of evidence be postponed until October 30.
Meanwhile, the Colombo High Court has been informed that Yoshitha Rajapaksa was paid approximately Rs. 5,150,626 in salaries during his tenure of service with the Sri Lanka Navy.
This was revealed by a naval officer who testified today (15) during the hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Ada Derana reporter said.
The witness further stated that the said amount did not include allowances.
