All these are accused over the various irregularities that had been committed during the Rajapaksa regime.

A main reason for Wickrama’s arrest is his failure to declare his earnings and assets.

Pursuant to a court order, the CID is investigating them and and has obtained information from 81 institutions, including banks, financial institutions, Inland Revenue Department and the registrar of lands.

He too, could be charged under the money laundering act, sources add.