Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest Named as Suspects in Rs. 59 Million Money Laundering Case

The Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court has named Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grand-aunt Daisy Forrest, also known as Daisy Achchi, as suspects in an ongoing investigation into a joint account holding Rs. 59 million. Both have been charged under the Money Laundering Act, with a travel ban already imposed on Forrest.

Police spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga stated that the investigation into Yoshitha Rajapaksa began in 2016 after authorities discovered over Rs. 59 million in his bank account. Rajapaksa failed to provide a reasonable explanation for the source of these funds, prompting further investigation.

It was later revealed that the account in question was a joint account maintained with Daisy Forrest. Following this discovery, the Attorney General directed police to name Forrest as a suspect alongside Rajapaksa.

Both individuals were formally named as suspects in court on February 11. SSP Manathunga confirmed that all suspects involved will face prosecution and emphasized that the investigation will continue to uncover further details of the alleged financial misconduct.