Court Urges AG to Expedite Namal Rajapaksa Money Laundering Case ⚖️

• Overall Investigation: The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued a formal reminder to the Attorney General (AG) to fast-track legal advice regarding the long-standing money laundering case involving MP Namal Rajapaksa and four others. • Case Details: The investigation, initially led by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), centers on the alleged laundering of: • Rs. 15 million through NR Consultation Ltd • Rs. 30 million through Gowers Corporation Ltd • These transactions reportedly date back to 2012. • Current Status: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the court that the AG’s instructions on future legal actions are still pending. Consequently, Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama has scheduled the next inquiry for 30 July 2026. • Suspects Involved: Alongside Namal Rajapaksa, the CID has named Sudarshana Bandara Ganewatta, Nithya Senani, Sujani Bogollagama, and Indika Prabhath Karunajeewa as suspects in the matter. • Note: This summary is based on current court proceedings and provisional reports from the CID.