The money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was taken up again before the Colombo High Court today (17).
The case was heard before Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga, Ada Derana reporter said.
During the proceedings, evidence was recorded from prosecution witnesses under the direction of Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara, who appeared for the prosecution.
President's Counsel Sampath Mendis, appearing on behalf of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, also cross-examined the prosecution witnesses.
Following the proceedings, the court ordered that the case be postponed until July 24 for the continuation of the trial.
The Attorney General has filed the case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, alleging that he committed an offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act through the purchase of five plots of land in the Dehiwala and Ratmalana areas, valued at more than Rs. 73 million.
