Sri Lanka Police says steps have been taken toward confiscating approximately Rs.1.104 billion in assets alleged to have been illegally acquired.
Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler disclosed the figures while outlining ongoing Police action targeting illegally acquired wealth and wanted suspects.
Assets identified
Police reported that the action includes approximately:
- Rs.978.9 million in property and houses;
- Rs.109 million in vehicles;
- Rs.14 million in cash that has been frozen.
These are Police-reported figures.
Wanted suspects overseas
Police also reported that:
- 43 persons subject to Interpol Red Notices have been brought back to Sri Lanka since 2023;
- another 38 persons without Red Notices have also been brought back;
- 95 persons subject to Red Notices are currently believed to remain overseas.
Police said efforts are continuing to return wanted suspects to Sri Lanka.
1818 hotline
Police also said information received through the 1818 hotline has assisted investigations and enforcement operations.
The figures describe the Police position and steps toward confiscation; they do not establish final judicial forfeiture of every identified asset.