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Naval officer details Yoshitha Rajapaksa's salary earnings during SLN service
A Sri Lanka Navy officer testified in Colombo High Court that Yoshitha Rajapaksa received approximately Rs. 5.15 million in salaries during his naval service. The testimony was presented during proceedings in a money laundering case against the former President's son.
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A serving naval officer provided testimony on Tuesday detailing the salary payments received by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, during his time with the Sri Lanka Navy. According to the officer's account presented before the Colombo High Court, Rajapaksa drew approximately Rs. 5.15 million in combined salary payments throughout his period of naval service.
The statement formed part of evidence being presented in an ongoing money laundering prosecution against Rajapaksa, who faces charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The court hearing examined financial records related to his military service and income sources during the relevant period.
The case represents one of several legal proceedings initiated against members of the Rajapaksa family since the conclusion of the former President's administration. Authorities have been investigating various financial matters and transactions related to family members in recent years.
The High Court is expected to continue hearing further evidence in the money laundering case in coming sessions. The examination of Rajapaksa's military compensation records is among key factual elements being tested during the proceedings.