Family Scrutiny: The Rambukwella Arrests and Money Laundering Allegations

Sri Lanka's ex-minister Keheliya Rambukwella and family face arrests in a money laundering probe, highlighting undeclared assets over Rs. 134 million. Despite bail attempts, remand occurred due to unmet conditions. The investigation continues into the family's extensive asset accumulation.

An ongoing investigation into money laundering allegations has seen the arrest of Sri Lanka's former minister Keheliya Rambukwella and five members of his family.

Rambukwella, who served as the health minister in the past government, was arrested alongside his wife and one of their daughters. Although granted bail, they remain in remand due to unfulfilled conditions.

The probe focuses on over Rs. 134 million in undeclared assets. The investigation is led by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and further arrests have followed.

(With inputs from agencies.)