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FCID Seizes Matara Land Linked to Former Minister Rajapaksa
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division has informed the Matara Magistrate's Court that it has seized the 'Brown's Hill' property in Matara, reportedly connected to former Minister Basil Rajapaksa. The FCID indicated during investigations that the property's acquisition could not be established.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has seized the 'Brown's Hill' land in Matara, which has been linked to former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, according to information presented to the Matara Magistrate's Court.
During its investigations into the property, the FCID was unable to establish the legitimate means by which the land was acquired, according to statements made to the court. The seizure follows the division's examination of the transaction records and ownership documentation related to the Matara estate.
The development marks another phase in ongoing investigations into assets and properties allegedly connected to the former government official. The Matara Magistrate's Court has received formal notification of the seizure as part of the legal proceedings surrounding the matter.
No further details regarding the value of the seized property or the scope of the broader investigation have been disclosed at this stage.