Event
Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest bank deposits case (Rs. 59 million)
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Details
- Court
- Colombo High Court
- Charge
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act case over undisclosed deposits of more than Rs. 59 million in fixed deposit accounts at three private banks between 31 March 2009 and 12 December 2013
- Status
- The amended indictment was read on 3 November 2026 and he pleaded not guilty through his counsel; the court ordered a pre-trial conference on 2 December 2026 and discharged Daisy Forrest from the case; no verdict reported
Coming court dates
- 2 Dec 2026
- Pre-trial conference in the Colombo High Court
Connections (2)
- Yoshitha Rajapaksa / Accused in; pleaded not guilty, 3 November 2026 / Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest bank deposits case (Rs. 59 million)Allegation
- The amended indictment was read to him before Colombo High Court Judge Rashmi Singappuli. President’s Counsel Sampath Mendis told the court he pleads not guilty. The court ordered a pre-trial conference for 2 December. The charge is depositing more than Rs. 59 million, the origin of which could not be proven, into fixed deposit accounts at three private banks between 31 March 2009 and 12 December 2013.3 Nov 2026 · News 1st · Yoshitha Denies Charges in Money Laundering Case
- Daisy Forrest / Accused in; discharged on medical grounds, 3 November 2026 / Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest bank deposits case (Rs. 59 million)Allegation
- The Colombo High Court ordered her release from the case filed against her and her grandson under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, after considering submissions that she is not in a mental condition suitable to stand trial.3 Nov 2026 · Ada Derana · Court orders release of Daisy Forrest from money laundering case
- The court discharged her in line with an earlier recommendation of a specialist medical board led by the Colombo Judicial Medical Officer, issued in relation to another case, that she is not in a suitable mental condition to take part in court proceedings. The report names her “Daisy Forest”.3 Nov 2026 · News 1st · Yoshitha Denies Charges in Money Laundering Case