Bangladesh, July 31 -- The Department of Inland Revenue informed Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena that steps are being taken to file indictments before the Colombo High Court against model and actress Piumi Hansamali and Aura Lanka Chairman T.A.C.V. Thambugala for alleged tax evasion.

Senior State Counsel Dinesh Perera, appearing on behalf of the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue, told court that investigation reports on both individuals have already been submitted to the Attorney General and that indictments are expected to be filed before the High Court in due course.

According to the Department, Piumi Hansamali is accused of evading Rs. 194 million in personal income tax for the years 2022 and 2023 and a further Rs....