⚖️ Daisy Forrest Released from Money Laundering Case The Colombo High Court has ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, from the long-standing case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

• Court Decision: High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga issued the order after reviewing a special psychiatric report from the Colombo Judicial Medical Officer. • Medical Grounds: A panel of specialist doctors certified that the 98-year-old accused is not in a suitable mental condition to stand trial. • Remaining Accused: While Forrest has been discharged, the Attorney General’s Department confirmed that proceedings will continue against the first accused, Yoshitha Rajapaksa. • Case Background: The legal action involves allegations of laundering approximately Rs. 59 million (with some reports citing up to Rs. 73 million) through three private bank accounts. • Legal Procedure: The prosecution will file an amended indictment to proceed with the trial solely against Rajapaksa. Based on official court submissions as of February 25, 2026.