Three Sri Lankan suspects arrested in Malaysia, including alleged organized crime figure Dhanushka Kaushalya alias “Ratmalana Saima,” have been brought back to Sri Lanka under a special security operation.
Ratmalana Saima has been identified by police as a key associate of alleged organized crime figure Kanjipani Imran.
The three suspects were arrested in Malaysia following a joint operation involving Sri Lankan and Malaysian law enforcement authorities.
A special Sri Lankan police team led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Rohan Olugala travelled to Malaysia in connection with the operation and escorted the suspects back to Sri Lanka.
Police investigations have alleged that Ratmalana Saima handled Kanjipani Imran’s financial affairs and managed his social media activities, including the circulation of recorded messages. Investigators also allege that he assisted another organized crime suspect, Kehelbaddara Padme, while he was in hiding in Malaysia.
Police have said that Ratmalana Saima had been living in Malaysia for around 10 years.
The suspects are expected to be handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigations and legal proceedings. (Newswire)