Illegally acquired assets of ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ worth Rs. 50 Million seized

Illegally acquired assets valued at around Rs. 50 million, allegedly belonging to the notorious underworld figure “Kehelbaddara Padme,” who was recently arrested in Indonesia, have been seized by the Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division.

Investigations have revealed that Koralagamage Mandinu Padmasiri Perera, also known as “Kehelbaddara Padme,” had purchased several properties using money earned through organized crime and drug trafficking.

To prevent the sale, transfer, or disposal of these assets, a deactivation order was issued for seven days, effective from October 22, 2025, under Section 7(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 05 of 2006, as amended by Act No. 40 of 2011.

The assets identified as belonging to “Kehelbaddara Padme” include:

• A 20-perch land located behind a hotel with cabanas at No. 260/1, Madelgamuwa, Batapotha, Udugampola.
• A partially completed building with six rooms situated within the same hotel premises at the same address.

The relevant facts related to these properties have been reported to the High Court, and the deactivation order was carried out in accordance with Sections 8(1) and 8(2) of the Act.

Accordingly, the properties linked to “Kehelbaddara Padme” were officially seized today (October 22).