CID probes Rs. 70M in bank accounts linked to Namal Rajapaksa case

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of the Criminal Investigation Department has launched a further probe into two bank accounts linked to the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million involving Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa.

Informing Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga, the FCID said the accounts, belonging to W.D. Nimal H. Perera, had received the funds reportedly provided by Indian company “Krish” for rugby promotion. Investigations have revealed that millions of rupees were also deposited into these accounts by foreign individuals.

The FCID said that Nimal Perera has failed to provide a clear explanation regarding the origin of the deposits, and inquiries are underway to identify both the senders and recipients of the funds. The two accounts, maintained at private banks in Sri Lanka, are being examined in detail.

The CID requested that the investigation file remain open until the suspects are identified, arrested, and produced in court. The Chief Magistrate ordered the immediate identification of the suspects and granted approval to keep the file open.