Directress of Namal’s company arrested at BIA
Iresha de Silva, a directress of Gowers Corporate Services which is allegedly owned by MP Namal Rajapaksa, has been arrested on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning.
She had been named a suspect in the investigation conducted under the Money Laundering Act for purchasing shares worth millions of a company called Hellocorp, allegedly using ill-gotten funds by the Gowers Corporate Services (Pvt) Limited headed by Namal Rajapaksa.
Last year the Colombo Magistrate’s Court issued an international arrest warrant through the Interpol against Iresha de Silva, in connection with the case pertaining to the misappropriation of 45 million rupees trough the private firm.
In June, indictments were filed against Namal Rajapaksa and the other suspects in the case while Iresha de Silva and another suspect were believed to be absconding and out of the country.
She had been arrested this morning upon returning the island.
The case is to be taken up at the court today.
(Ada Derana)
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Deputy Commissioner and two DMT officials arrested with Rs. 4 Million in bribes May 23, 2025
- Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera arrested May 23, 2025
- Duminda Dissanayake arrested over gold-plated T-56 rifle May 23, 2025
- Dayasiri faces probe over conduct in Parliament May 23, 2025
- Sri Lanka, U.S. hold key talks on aid and economic ties May 23, 2025
The political victimisation is widening.
The suspect however, should be glad that NR Associates, leading Solicitors, will appear on her behalf and save her from the indignity of being admitted to Prison Hospital while in remand.
In Prison Hospital, the suspect may end up as the bed fellow of Duminda S who has virtually lost half of his brain.
Namal baby crossed the line! Engaged in demonstrations against Yaha Palanaya Government. Now he has to face the music and consequences. That is how it goes.
Dear Piyungi Almaida, You are right. She was given bail and released after three hours. Just a ‘Storm in the Tea Cup’.
Brother Amarakoon,
Thank you for supporting my views.
It’s all about NR Associates and Big Money passing hands, mate.
If FCID arrest you or me, we will be in a cell with hardcore criminals for months and months (and raped regularly, 3 times a day) when the stupid Magistrate is free to hear our case.
Thanks Brother Amarakoon.