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CID completes probe into money laundering case against MP Rajapaksa
The Criminal Investigation Department has concluded its investigation into allegations of money laundering involving Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and two others. The investigating officers informed Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that they are preparing to forward indictments to a higher court.
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The Criminal Investigation Department informed Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court yesterday that investigations into the money laundering case against MP Namal Rajapaksa and two other suspects have been completed.
Investigating officers told Magistrate Pasan Amarasena that the probe had reached its conclusion and that the next steps would involve filing indictments before a higher court. The case was called before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court, where authorities updated the court on the status of the investigation.
The money laundering allegations against Rajapaksa and his co-accused have been the subject of CID investigation for a considerable period. With the investigation now formally concluded, the case is expected to progress to the superior court system for further proceedings.
No additional details regarding the nature of the allegations or evidence gathered during the investigation were disclosed during the court hearing.