The Colombo High Court has ordered the postponement of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, until July 9.
The case was taken up before High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga today (04).
Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara informed the court that a revision petition filed by the respondent was called before the Court of Appeal yesterday (03), which fixed the matter for hearing on June 16.
He noted that until then, the complainant had notified the Court of Appeal that evidence in the High Court case would not be led, and requested that proceedings be adjourned without calling witnesses.
Granting the request, the High Court postponed the case until July 9 and directed witnesses to appear on that date.
The Attorney General has filed charges against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, alleging that he unlawfully acquired five plots of land valued at over Rs. 73 million, thereby committing an offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
