Anura Priyadarshana Yapa arrested
Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and his wife have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
According to Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manathunga, the former minister and his wife were taken into custody this evening (January 22) in connection with a financial fraud case involving the alleged misuse of Rs. 6.1 million in flood relief funds received by the government in 2014.
It is alleged that in 2014, a sum of Rs. 6,146,110 was obtained by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation under the pretext of providing relief to those displaced by floods in the Bingiriya and Narammala areas. However, the funds were reportedly utilized for campaign activities during the 2015 Presidential Election instead of being used for the intended purpose.
The Police Media Spokesman stated that the arrest was made based on the Attorney General’s advice, as the funds were misappropriated, constituting both criminal misuse and an offense under the Public Property Act.
The suspects are scheduled to be presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (January 23).
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is conducting further investigations into the matter.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- 17 Sri Lanka Police officers discharged from service over drug use February 11, 2025
- Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest named as suspects in money laundering case February 11, 2025
- Sri Lanka to offer housing loans for newlyweds to build homes February 11, 2025
- Dan Priyasad arrested February 11, 2025
- Sri Lanka President arrives in Dubai for World Governments Summit 2025 February 10, 2025