Court of Appeal halts Yoshitha Rajapaksa trial pending appeal

Money Laundering Case Against Yoshitha Rajapaksa Deferred Until July - LNW Lanka News Web

June 04, Colombo (LNW): Proceedings in the money laundering case involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, have been postponed by the Colombo High Court until July 09. The matter was called before High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga yesterday (03), where the prosecution informed the court of ongoing proceedings before the Court of Appeal that could have a bearing on the case. Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara told t…

Court of Appeal halts Yoshitha Rajapaksa trial pending appeal

A two‑judge bench of the Court of Appeal today issued formal notice on the Attorney General, and the Attorney General informed the court that they would not prosecute the money laundering trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa until the matter before the Court of Appeal is fully determined. Rajapaksa challenged a High Court order that allowed the prosecution to continue a conspiracy case against him despite the Attorney General discharging his 98‑year…