Yoshitha Rajapaksa pleads not guilty to money laundering charges

Yoshitha Rajapaksa pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges as Colombo High Court overruled the defense’s preliminary objection, allowing the trial under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to proceed. The case involves the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Date: May 14, 2026. Source: AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122492