Sri Lankan authorities have temporarily frozen approximately Rs. 150 million in real estate belonging to underworld figure Pubudumuni Vidura Lakshanda Soysa Wijesinghe, known as “Rathgama Vidura”, NewsFirst reported.
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division identified seven properties — including three houses and four plots of land — in the Bopagoda, Devinigoda and Paniwatta areas. Investigators allege the assets were acquired using proceeds from organised crime.
According to Ada Derana, the frozen holdings include a three-storey building in Devenigoda, Rathgama valued at about Rs. 60 million, a 9.1-perch plot with a building worth roughly Rs. 45 million, and two further land parcels valued at around Rs. 25 million and Rs. 20 million. Several were reportedly registered under the suspect’s mother’s name.
Wijesinghe is believed to be hiding overseas and faces allegations connected to 16 murders as well as involvement in drug trafficking, according to the report.
The asset freeze is part of a broader strategy by law enforcement to disrupt criminal networks by targeting the financial holdings and property empires built with illicit proceeds. By restricting access to the assets, investigators aim to prevent their transfer or sale while cases proceed.
Sri Lankan police have intensified operations against organised crime and drug-trafficking syndicates in recent months, including efforts to trace assets held domestically by suspects who have fled abroad. Authorities frequently coordinate with foreign counterparts to locate fugitives wanted in connection with serious crimes.
Further action on the identified properties is expected as the investigation continues.
