The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa sat for the Sri Lanka Law College examination unlawfully.

The complaint was filed by The Purawesi Balaya (Citizen’s Power) Against Bribery, Corruption, and Waste, which claims that Rajapaksa obtained his law degree with the assistance of two attorneys.

The organization has urged authorities to conduct a formal inquiry and take appropriate legal action, according to police.

Following the complaint, the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) instructed the Director of the CID to carry out a thorough investigation under the Code of Criminal Procedure Act.

The CID has since commenced its probe, police confirmed.