Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Yoshitha Rajapaksa received over Rs. 5 million in Navy payments, court hears
A Sri Lankan court has been informed that former Navy officer Yoshitha Rajapaksa accumulated approximately Rs. 5.15 million in salaries and allowances during a decade-long service period. The disclosure emerged during ongoing legal proceedings involving the former presidential aide.
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Evidence presented to the court detailed that Yoshitha Rajapaksa, who served in the Sri Lankan Navy, received Rs. 5.15 million in combined salaries and allowances spanning a ten-year period. The financial details were introduced as part of testimony in the legal case currently under examination.
The revelation of the accumulated payments forms part of a broader investigation into Rajapaksa's financial affairs and official conduct during his tenure. Court proceedings have progressively disclosed various aspects of his compensation package and official remuneration.
Rajapaksa, who previously held the position of Special Presidential Advisor during the final years of Mahinda Rajapaksa's presidency, has faced increased legal scrutiny in recent years. The naval service payments now under judicial review represent his documented compensation throughout his military service tenure.
The case continues to progress through Sri Lanka's court system, with additional details regarding Rajapaksa's financial records and official transactions expected to emerge as proceedings advance. Legal authorities have maintained focus on establishing a comprehensive record of his income and benefits accumulated during his years of service.