CID to probe Piumi Hansamali’s bank accounts over alleged illegal assets

• At least 19 accounts are held across eight leading banks in the country
• Assets include Range Rover valued at Rs. 80Mn and a residential property worth Rs. 148Mn in Colombo
• The investigation is aimed at uncovering the source of funds deposited

By Roshan Thushara  

Maligakanda Magistrate Manjula Thilakaratne granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain the records of 19 accounts belonging to model Piumi Hansamali, following allegations that Hansamali has acquired substantial properties through organised crime. 

These accounts are held across eight leading banks in the country. The investigation focuses on allegations that Hansamali has acquired significant assets, including a Range Rover valued at Rs. 80 million and a residential property worth Rs. 148 million in Colombo, through organised criminal activities conducted clandestinely.  

The investigation is aimed at uncovering the source of funds deposited into Hansamali’s multiple bank accounts over a short period, suspected to be connected to illegal earnings.