Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Wasantha Karannagoda ordered to appear before Colombo High Court

August 4, 2026 at 11:17 AM

The Colombo High Court has ordered former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa and former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda to appear before court in connection with a complaint filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

The case was taken up before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (04), where both suspects were present.

After reviewing the submissions made by the Bribery Commission, the Magistrate issued the order directing the two accused to appear before the High Court. (Newswire)