⚖️ AG Opposes Request to Halt Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Money Laundering Case

• Legal Objection Raised: The Attorney General’s Department has formally opposed a motion submitted by lawyers for Yoshitha Rajapaksa—son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa—seeking to halt proceedings in his High Court money laundering case. • Supreme Court Hearing: The objection was presented before the Supreme Court during the consideration of Rajapaksa’s appeal. • State Position: Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara, representing the Attorney General, strongly argued against staying the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.