A major controversy has erupted in Sri Lanka after the son of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Vithana was arrested in connection with an illegally assembled luxury SUV.
The vehicle, allegedly smuggled and fraudulently registered, was reportedly sold by the daughter of another MP, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, whose family members now face a travel ban. MP Jagath Vithana broke down emotionally in Parliament, pleading for justice and expressing anguish over his son's arrest. The case has drawn significant public attention, highlighting concerns about corruption and the involvement of political families in illegal activities.
The investigation is ongoing, with the MP's son remanded until August 1.
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