A major scandal has emerged in Sri Lanka involving the families of two Members of Parliament, Jagath Vithana and Rohitha Abeygunawardena, over the alleged illegal import and registration of a luxury SUV.
MP Jagath Vithana's son has been arrested and remanded until August 1, while a travel ban has been imposed on MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena's daughter and son-in-law as investigations continue. The case has sparked emotional scenes in Parliament, with MP Vithana breaking down while pleading for justice for his son. Authorities are conducting special probes into whether more illegally imported vehicles are linked to the case.
The incident has raised serious questions about corruption, abuse of power, and accountability among political elites.
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