Actress Srimali Fonseka was questioned for several hours by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday (27) regarding alleged links to the detained underworld figure Mandinu Padmasiri Perera, alias ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’.

This line of questioning follows a similar inquiry involving actress Piumi Hansamali.

Srimali Fonseka arrived at the CID headquarters in the morning and left the premises at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Speaking to the media afterward, Fonseka denied having any personal connection to the suspect, stating that any association was incidental. She explained that she had attended a New Year festival in Dubai with her family a few years ago.

“Many people took photos with us. This person had been among them,” she said. “I don’t know him and have no personal connections. When people ask to take pictures, we don’t say no.”

Fonseka also confirmed that the CID inquired about funds transferred to her bank accounts from overseas.

“I was also questioned about the money I receive in my bank accounts from overseas countries. I own a whitening cream business, and that’s how I get money to the accounts,” she clarified.

Addressing the social media speculation linking her to Padmasiri Perera, Fonseka stated she would not let it affect her.

“I am aware of the social media rumors… I won’t let these rumors damage my hard-earned reputation. I’m a strong woman and won’t get discouraged by these things,” she said.

Model Piumi Hansamali, who also owns a whitening cream business was questioned by the CID last week over the same matter.