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 in connection with possessing an illegally assembled vehicle, while a travel ban has been imposed on MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena's daughter and son-in-law, who are also under investigation. The controversy has sparked emotional scenes in Parliament, with MP Vithana breaking down while pleading for justice for his son. Authorities have launched special probes into the illegal vehicle deals, which reportedly involve fraudulent registration and smuggling.
The case has raised serious questions about corruption and abuse of power among political elites in Sri Lanka.
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