Piyumi Hansamali Files Motion in Money Laundering Inquiry, Alleges Harassment to her Customers

By Bhagya Silva

Piyumi Hansamali yesterday filed a motion before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court regarding the ongoing money laundering investigation against her.

The counsel appearing for Hansamali told the court that his client’s customers, who purchase beauty products from her have been unnecessarily summoned and harassed by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He argued that this conduct has caused significant distress and has negatively impacted Hansamali’s business operations.

After considering the complaint, Additional Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake directed the police to respond to the court about these allegations on March 21.

Piyumi Hansamali is currently under investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act over allegations of acquiring assets through illegal means.