SriLanka, Oct. 30 -- Further evidence examination in the case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has commenced before the Colombo High Court.

The trial is being heard before Colombo High Court Judge Udesh Ranatunga, said Ada Derana reporter.

Evidence recording commenced under the direction of Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara, who appeared on behalf of the prosecution.

The Attorney General has filed the case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, alleging that he committed an offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act by spending more than Rs. 73 million to purchase five plots of land in the Dehiwala and Ratmalana areas.

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