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 luxury vehicles.
MP Jagath Vithana's son has been arrested and remanded until August 1 in connection with possessing an illegally assembled vehicle, prompting an emotional response from the MP in Parliament. Meanwhile, a travel ban has been imposed on MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena's daughter and son-in-law, who are also under investigation for their involvement in the smuggling and fraudulent sale of a luxury jeep. Authorities have launched special probes into the illegal vehicle imports and their links to the MPs' families.
The unfolding case has sparked public outrage and calls for justice and accountability among political elites.
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