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Sri Lanka requests Interpol Blue Notice for former minister Rajapaksa
Authorities have formally petitioned Interpol to issue a Blue Notice in connection with former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is currently outside the country. The move represents an escalation in efforts to locate the former official.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Sri Lankan authorities have formally submitted a request to Interpol seeking the issuance of a Blue Notice regarding former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is believed to be residing outside the country.
An Interpol Blue Notice is a tool used to locate and identify individuals wanted by national law enforcement agencies. The notice does not constitute an arrest warrant but serves to locate missing persons or gather additional information from member states.
The development marks a significant step in Sri Lanka's efforts to locate Rajapaksa, who held the position of Minister of Finance during the previous administration. The former minister has faced scrutiny over his role during a period of significant economic turmoil in the country.
Interpol's 195 member countries are expected to receive notification of the request. The notice will prompt law enforcement agencies worldwide to report any information regarding Rajapaksa's whereabouts to Sri Lankan authorities.