Suspect arrested in Malaysia handled Kanjipani Imran’s finances, police say

Police investigations have revealed that organised crime suspect Dhanushka Kaushalya, alias “Ratmalana Saima”, handled the financial affairs of underworld figure Kanjipani Imran.

Police said the suspect had also helped another alleged organised crime figure, Kehelbaddara Padme, remain in hiding in Malaysia.

A Sri Lankan police team, working with Malaysian authorities, recently arrested Saima and two others during a special operation in Malaysia.

Investigators said questioning had revealed that Saima managed Kanjipani Imran’s financial transactions and social media activities. He had also allegedly circulated Imran’s recorded messages online.

Police said Saima arranged accommodation and other assistance for Kehelbaddara Padme in Malaysia last year on Imran’s instructions.

The suspect had previously been a close associate of alleged drug trafficker Kudu Anju, who is believed to be hiding in France, before later aligning himself with Kanjipani Imran.

Police said Kudu Anju had allegedly planned to kill Saima. After Imran warned him of the threat, Saima began working closely with Imran.

Investigators believe Saima fled Sri Lanka for Malaysia about 10 years ago.