November 01, Colombo (LNW): The Theldeniya Police have apprehended a white SUV bearing fake number plates, believed to be associated with former state minister Lohan Ratwatte.

The vehicle was discovered in the garage of an unoccupied residence at the ICC Housing Scheme, following a tip-off received by local authorities.

According to reports from the Lankadeepa newspaper, the Mitsubishi Jeep was found displaying the counterfeit number plate KN 5556.

Investigations revealed that this number plate is actually registered to a red Prado owned by a woman residing in the Pilawala area of Kandy.

This incident adds to the legal troubles facing Lohan Ratwatte, who is currently in remand custody.

His detention stems from an earlier investigation regarding a vehicle that lacked a registration number, which was found at a property belonging to his wife in Mirihana.

The police are examining connections between the two vehicles as part of their ongoing inquiry.

The discovery of the SUV raises further questions about the activities surrounding Ratwatte, who has faced scrutiny in the past for his conduct during his time in office.

Authorities are now delving deeper into the circumstances that led to the vehicle’s presence at the unoccupied house and its links to the former minister.

As the investigation unfolds, this situation underscores the broader issues of accountability and transparency among public officials in Sri Lanka.

The scrutiny faced by Ratwatte and the potential implications of these discoveries could have significant ramifications for his political future and public trust in governance.

The case remains under investigation, and the Theldeniya Police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward, as they seek to clarify the circumstances surrounding the SUV and its connection to Ratwatte.