The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division has obtained a court order to freeze for 14 days properties valued at Rs. 180 million, allegedly acquired illegally by Jayasinghe Arachchige Hemantha alias “Bathala Heen Mahaththaya”, said to be a large‑scale cannabis trafficker.
According to reports, the investigation was launched following a complaint to Police Headquarters that the suspect had amassed assets unlawfully.
Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, eight properties, including lands, buildings, shops, and houses located in Thambuttegama, Kirawalwattha, and Mideniya, purchased in the names of the suspect and his wife, were ordered to be frozen for two weeks.
Authorities further revealed that a luxury jeep worth Rs. 35 million had been purchased in the name of the suspect’s second son.
Police noted that cases related to drug offenses have already been filed against the son, and investigations indicate that the vehicle was bought using illegally earned money.
Accordingly, under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act No. 5 of 2006, the jeep too has been ordered to be seized for 14 days, effective from today. (Newswire)
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