Popular actress Srimali Fonseka has denied any connection with Kehelbaddara Padme, stating that a photo of her with him was taken at an Avurudu festival in Dubai.

She made the statement after being questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for several hours today (27).

Srimali Fonseka further told the media that Dubai is a familiar country to her and that she receives payments from foreign countries due to her business activities.