Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested today by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an ongoing investigation. The arrest was confirmed by the Police Media Spokesman earlier today.
Details surrounding the nature of the investigation remain limited, but sources suggest that the arrest is related to an inquiry into financial irregularities. The CID has not yet issued an official statement regarding the charges against Yoshitha Rajapaksa.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa has previously been involved in several high-profile cases, His arrest today has attracted significant attention, with many viewing it as a continuation of the investigation into the Rajapaksa family's financial dealings during their time in power.
As the investigation unfolds, further updates are expected. The Rajapaksa family has yet to comment on the arrest.
The CID's actions reflect ongoing efforts by the current government to address issues of corruption and accountability from the previous administration.
