Probe reveals ‘Green Eco Lodge’ owned by MR’s son

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Four suspects have been arrested by the Kolonna police over setting ablaze a luxury hotel owned by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's youngest son Rohitha Rajapaksa on May 10.

Police said the suspects were arrested on Monday and Tuesday for stealing items and setting on fire to the 'Green Eco Lodge' Hotel on May 10 situated at Gongalakanda in Kolonna, Embilipitiya, close to Sinharajah.

The suspects aged 25 and 50 years were identified as residents of Kolonna.

Soon after the luxury hotel was set on fire by angry protestors on May 10, reports surfaced that the hotel belonged to one of Mahinda Rajapaksas’s sons. Some media reported that the hotel belonged to Yoshitha Rajapaksa which was immediately denied by him. However police investigations have revealed that the hotel belonged to Rohitha Rajapaksa, the third son, who remained tight lipped when reports surfaced that the hotel belonged to his brother.

Rohitha did not hold any official position during his father’s tenure as the Prime Minister although he was often seen in Temple Trees and has often been questioned on his source of income. There are no reports of him being employed.

Investigations are ongoing to arrest more suspects connected to the arson attack.

Comments - 17

Kikazari Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:06 PM

Do an audit on the owner’s wealth ? What was his employment and remuneration since leaving.

S. Samarakoon Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:06 PM

Arrest Rohitha and question for source of Income to build this. Shows the wealth amassed !!

ill gotten gains burned Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:12 PM

These built from money come as commission for Rajapaksa family from government funded building projects. It maybe legal to have 10% commission in legal agreement to Rajapaksa family member, but it is a round about way of getting a bribe.

Chryshan K Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:12 PM

He sold Daisy Achchi's gem stones and bought this hotel. His rocket also bringing him lot of income although he does not know where it went.

Ranga Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:15 PM

Haha banana republic and it's police

DANTE Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:21 PM

I'm determined to publicly protest anyone who support rajapassa or rajapassa itself

NIghtOwl Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:36 PM

Will they investigate the source of funds as well. possibly from Desi Achchi's till

BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:38 PM

Green Eco Lodge is peanuts for the money this family has robbed from the Country. This would never surface unless it was burnt down and investigated by Police and they have the gal to deny ownership. If no Owner, then donate it to the deaf and blind school.

Punchi Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:38 PM

Our country’s assets, resources and income have also belong to belong to our premier anointed, elevated rulers the Rajapakse clan. Also strange people we Sri Lankan’s not a single person was arrested for torching Demilo properties but we are vigilantly pursuing those who torched our communities properties

Kumara Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:45 PM

Ex Malaysian PM, N Razak, is jailed for 12 years yesterday for corrupt deals and securing commissions with international financiers. Mr M. Rajapakse needs to clear his names through courts and legalise funds he and his family members acquired. Karma is also a big concern devoid of this action.

Roshan samarathunga Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:46 PM

What you expect when common folks starving day to day while these cronies enjoy their life. Now master debater (RW) orders arrests. Unelected president who loves master debate the common folks.

Romesh Pathiraja Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:52 PM

It is prevalent the authorities must check if his Asset Declaration indicates this Lodge belongs to him and taxes have been paid as at current time.

Sri Wickrema Wednesday, 24 August 2022 01:58 PM

Source of funds comes from the abuse of the fuel tenders. No-one will dare to investigate.

Rotten robbers Thursday, 25 August 2022 12:26 PM

@ill gotten- how can commissions other than legal land brokerage comissions be legal? This money is black money from illegal means given to the Rajapaksha family. Also arrest the unemployed owner.

Karalasingam Sivalingam Thursday, 25 August 2022 12:38 PM

You have to be a politician or born in a politician 's family to swindle the country and become rich, in the meantime people have become beggars, Ranil why not CID probe the means of acquiring money to buy/run a hotel.

Ann Thursday, 25 August 2022 04:59 PM

The Crook should be arrested and put behind bars. The 4 suspects should be rewarded.

emily Wednesday, 31 August 2022 11:42 AM

Reward the 4 suspects with the ownership of the houses and land

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