CID seizes electronic devices in 'Krrish' financial fraud probe; Namal to face further questioning

12-Jul-2026

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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court that 41 electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones, have been seized under court orders as part of investigations into the alleged large-scale financial fraud linked to the 99-year lease of a 4.3-acre property at Transworks Square, Colombo Fort, to an Indian company.

The CID's Financial Crimes Investigation Division said the devices, belonging to individuals and companies connected to domestic and overseas bank accounts used in the transactions, have been sent to the Government Analyst for examination.

Investigators told court that inquiries commenced in 2025 after Financial Intelligence Unit reports of the Central Bank revealed transfers of €1.2 million from a German bank and €1.497 million from an Australian bank into local accounts. They also said funds had been transferred in connection with proposed hospital projects in the Hambantota and Nuwara Eliya districts.