The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigated officials linked to Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2008.

The entities involved

• Criminal Investigation Department →

  police investigation department

  • The CID launched an investigation into civil society complaints, noting that NMRA operated under Gotabaya Rajapaksa's presidential administration.Mon 02:05
  • Governor visited affected communities following clashes.Wed 08:03
• Mahinda Rajapaksa →

  President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015

  • Allegations surfaced regarding a controversial $2.3 billion aircraft deal involving kickbacks paid to Namal Rajapaksa.Sun 11:29
  • Johnston Fernando was indicted in a Galle case, leading to legal requests for a trial appointment involving Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa's associates.Sun 04:21

Related events

• Sons of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa are currently under investigation.Sep 9
• CID investigates Basil Rajapaksa for alleged misappropriation of government funds and seeks international warrants.Jun 21
• The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) presented its findings to Parliament in Sri Lanka.Jul 22
• The Criminal Investigation Department is investigating the organized crime nexus within Sri Lanka.Aug 25
• Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on corruption charges in Sri Lanka.Jun 17