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Namal Rajapaksa's Rs. 15 Mn money laundering case postponed to February

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The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has postponed the money laundering case against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa to February 11, 2027, following a request from the Financial Crimes Division for further legal advice.

Key Facts & Findings

  • —Rs. 15 million
  • —Namal Rajapaksa
  • —February 11, 2027
  • —Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Statements on Record
“The CID requested a further date to obtain instructions from the Attorney General.”
“The case relates to allegations that Rs. 15 million, believed to have been obtained through illicit means, was invested in N.R. Consultancy Company”
Why It Matters

The case's postponement may impact the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and money laundering in Sri Lanka.

What to Watch For

The case is expected to resume on February 11, 2027, with investigators reporting the progress of the investigation

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