🚨 Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Basil Rajapaksa Over Illicit Funds Case

• Legal Action: The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa. • The Cause: The warrant was issued after Rajapaksa failed to appear before the court during yesterday's proceedings. • The Allegations: The case involves the alleged use of unlawfully obtained funds to purchase a plot of land in the Brown’s Hill area of Matara. _Note: This is a developing legal matter based on latest court proceedings._