The case was taken up before High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga this morning.
During proceedings, the prosecution submitted several documents related to the case to the defense in open court.
President’s Counsel Sampath Mendis, appearing for the defense, informed the court that certain other documents relevant to the case are currently in a related case filed before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court, and requested time to examine them.
Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara, representing the prosecution, also requested that a date be fixed to examine the documents.
After considering the submissions, Judge Ranatunga ordered that the case be recalled on November 6 to examine the documents and subsequently on November 12 for the pre-trial conference.
The Attorney General has filed the case alleging that Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest unlawfully acquired assets and properties valued at approximately Rs. 73 million, committing offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
