Sri Lanka seeks Interpol Blue Notice for Basil Rajapaksa

• Sri Lanka has requested Interpol to issue a Blue Notice for former Minister Basil Rajapaksa's arrest.1
• The request is connected with three allegations, including the misuse of funds from the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.245
• Two arrest warrants have been issued against him; one relates to the alleged purchase of a 1.5-acre plot in Brown's Hill, Matara, and another for distributing 12,000 T-shirts during an election campaign using Rs. 7.8 million.4
• Basil Rajapaksa has fled Sri Lanka and is residing abroad, avoiding court appearances due to health issues.57
• A senior police officer stated that Interpol requested further information from Sri Lankan authorities in response to the request.1

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1. Oct 18, 2026Rajapaksa files sent to Attorney General2 sources
2. Oct 6, 2026FCID suspends use of property allegedly belonging to Basil Rajapaksa6 sources
3. Jun 17, 2026Court orders arrest of Basil Rajapaksa3 sources
4. May 30, 2026Court orders arrest in Tourism funds misuse case4 sources
5. May 23, 2026Warrant issued for Basil Rajapaksa in land case2 sources
6. May 18, 2026PM agrees to transfer Malwana land to UGC2 sources