Srilanka, March 14 -- A key witness who had been evading court warrants in the High Court case concerning the illegal acquisition of assets worth Rs. 1.5 billion linked to Dematagoda Ruwan was remanded by Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali until March 17.

The suspect, Inoka Lakmali, an accountant, was allegedly responsible for handling financial records related to the case. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the court that she is a key witness in the ongoing legal proceedings at the High Court regarding the seized properties of Dematagoda Ruwan, his wife, and his son, who are accused of acquiring wealth through illegal means.

The CID further stated that despite being summoned repeatedly to testify, the witness ...