Arrest warrant on Wimal Weerawansa recalled after court appearance

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By Bhagya de Silva

Colombo, Jan. 14 (Daily Mirror) - The Colombo High Court today ordered the recall of the arrest warrant issued on former Minister Wimal Weerawansa after he surrendered to court through his counsel.

The case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), alleging that the former Minister had unlawfully acquired assets valued at over Rs. 75 million, was taken up before the Colombo High Court this morning.

When the case was initially called, the accused was not present in court. Consequently, Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal issued a warrant directing the arrest of Weerawansa and his production before court.

Subsequently, the former Minister appeared before court through his counsel, following which the High Court ordered that the arrest warrant be recalled.

Further proceedings in the case are to be taken up on a later date.

Comments - 9

Ram P Wednesday, 14 January 2026 03:24 PM

This is a tactic used by politicians to get the cases postponed, to surrender soon after the case. Once recalling warrant OK but if repeated a second time bail must be cancelled and the suspect must be remanded until the case is heard and disposed

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Insider Wednesday, 14 January 2026 04:14 PM

This is a low down tactic to disrupt the proceedings for the day and delay the inevitable.

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Wonderful Island Wednesday, 14 January 2026 06:19 PM

Yeah right! He will be arrested and then released on bail. The usual drama. Everyone is now fed up with this silly system. It is just a hoodwink to the masses. Just to pass time.

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Misfortune Wednesday, 14 January 2026 06:20 PM

He will be arrested and the released on bail the other side.

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Common Wednesday, 14 January 2026 11:34 PM

And will be released on bail after producing to court. Usual joke.

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Bandara Gamage Thursday, 15 January 2026 01:49 AM

It is said that 'People in glass houses should not play with stones'. A better phrase is 'People in glass houses should not even stare at stones'. When this village idiot has so may skeletons in the cupboard he goes on to rummage others. Obviously, he should expect - Third Law of Newton to take effect.

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lion Thursday, 15 January 2026 06:57 AM

Most certainly this year he will win his sweep ticket to spend his time on government account at Walikada bunglow.

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Prof. Jinasena Marapanne Thursday, 15 January 2026 10:50 AM

Racialist Weerawansa deserves severe punishment and to be sent to Welikade Prison as early as possible, this is our humble request from the public.

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Pilloris Saranapala - Retired GS Thursday, 15 January 2026 10:55 AM

Wimal is the main suspect for many court cases dealing with cash issues. He should be punished and kept behind bars.

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