The case relates to allegations that Rajapaksa used unlawfully obtained money to purchase a plot of land at Brown’s Hill in Matara. The matter was taken up before the Matara Magistrate’s Court today, where his absence prompted the magistrate to issue the arrest warrant.
According to reports, lawyers representing Rajapaksa made submissions regarding his health condition during the proceedings. However, the magistrate rejected the submissions and proceeded with the order for his arrest.
