The Colombo High Court has postponed until July 9 the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The case was taken up today before Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga, Ada Derana reporter said.
During the proceedings, Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara informed the court that a revision petition filed by the accused was taken up before the Court of Appeal yesterday (03), and that it had been scheduled for hearing on June 16, 2026.
He further stated that the prosecution had informed the Court of Appeal that evidence in the ongoing case would not be led until that date.
Accordingly, he requested the High Court to postpone the proceedings without calling witnesses.
Accepting the request, the High Court judge ordered that the case be postponed until July 9, pending the decision of the Court of Appeal, and instructed witnesses to appear on that date.
The Attorney General has filed indictments against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, alleging that he unlawfully acquired five plots of land valued at over Rs. 73 million, constituting offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
