Money Laundering case against Namal and others fixed for further trial

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The case against Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa and five others under Money Laundering Act was today fixed for further trial by Colombo High Court.

High Court Judge Nawaratne Marasinghe fixed the case to be taken up for further trial on March 10.

The Attorney General had filed indictments against six accused for their alleged involvement in laundering money amounting to Rs.30 million through Gowers Corporate Services (Pvt) Limited.

The High Court had permitted the prosecution to proceed the trial in the absencia of second and sixth accused in the case in terms of section 241 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

The Attorney General had filed indictments against Namal Rajapaksa, Indika Karunajeewa, Sujani Bogollagama, Iresha Silva, Nithya Senani Samaranayake and Gowers Corporate Services (Pvt) Limited on 11 counts under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for their alleged involvement in money laundering amounting to Rs.30 million in a company (Gowers Corporate Services (Pvt) Limited) owned by Namal Rajapaksa between 2013 and 2014.

It was reported that Gowers Corporate Services (Pvt) Limited of Colombo 5, is providing coordinating services to Sri Lankan Airlines.

The FCID had initiated investigations into this matter following a complaint by Voice Against Corruption Convener Wasantha Samarasinghe. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

Comments - 28

idiots ruled by idiots Tuesday, 01 February 2022 03:35 PM

We all know what the outcome of these trials and cases will be lol

MirakRajBanda Tuesday, 01 February 2022 03:39 PM

How dare you could do this to the future president? Just throw the case and let him go and fun with the birds (park) in Hambayatota.

BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 01 February 2022 03:41 PM

I order the Magistrate to dismiss this case immediately without talking nonsense. 69% donkeys from the south did not vote for these equally same donkeys for this kind of activity. Magistrate on retirement will be awarded Ambassador to Henchy-land.

Dee Tuesday, 01 February 2022 03:44 PM

Might as well dismiss the case without wasting time.

sam Tuesday, 01 February 2022 03:47 PM

When there is no case why waste time?

Dakshina DISSANAYAKE Tuesday, 01 February 2022 03:47 PM

Not to waste time and money just drop all charges and acquit the accused party. After all he is a potential leader to Sri Lanka.

Arnold Tuesday, 01 February 2022 03:52 PM

Surely they would have made many mistakes while filing the case and there would be no way to pursue the case any further. By the way what is a coordinating service?

Jayathupala Fernando Tuesday, 01 February 2022 03:56 PM

Another Bogus case for NaRa. It should be acquitted by the Supreme Court of SL for sure. This our next Prez!!

Manju Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:00 PM

Everyone will be acquitted- no need to worry further.

rizana Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:01 PM

what is the use its a waste of time and money . this family can do what ever they want and wont get jailed.

Citizen Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:10 PM

Don't be surprised the case will be out of the door before even the bench sits

Another drama Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:12 PM

Wastage of time and people's money. He is so innocent and how can he get involved in money laundering. He can be acquitted without any trial

Nadi Karunaratne Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:25 PM

Why bother we know the result already.

tilak Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:36 PM

coordinating services for Sri Lankan Airlines- what does that mean- is it an official euphemism for stealing money

ganesh Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:37 PM

what a waste of courts time. Any idiot knows the outcome of such cases-like BR case dismissal today

Johan Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:45 PM

Yes they must finish all pending cases against them because their future aspiration in SL politics is not conducive to move forward from the present down fall

JOSEPH de Silva Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:45 PM

Please report when he is acquitted. That's enough.

Gen Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:52 PM

What rubbish , case will be dismissed and Namal will be cleared from all charges ...this is how judiciary in SL works. However they dead against people calling them as corrupt. SL judiciary is the most corrupt institution in SL Ranjan and SB were correct. බැලූ decisions issued by SL judiciary should be ignored. People should protest and should not abide the judiciary decisions.

Sri lankan Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:52 PM

Should we wait for them to tell us what the outcome is?

Jefferson Tuesday, 01 February 2022 04:52 PM

Wait and see, he will get permission to launder (At the laundry) any kind of currency.

Kps Tuesday, 01 February 2022 06:43 PM

නිදොස් කොට නිදහස් කරන ලදී.

Lisab Tuesday, 01 February 2022 06:47 PM

Namal, we are with you, these charges are all false.

Lk Tuesday, 01 February 2022 06:51 PM

No PROBLEM HE WILL PAY BACK THE MONEY. VERDICT TO BE PAID. HE WILL AGREE TO PAY NO FURTHER DRAG DRAMA.

VJ Tuesday, 01 February 2022 08:45 PM

I wonder how the present day judges are facing their children and grandchildren? And their neighbors and friends? They are definitely not an inspiration to the next generation.

ram Tuesday, 01 February 2022 09:19 PM

is it necessary to run court to hear the case and give the verdict after few months. why can't they give the verdict right now. we the public know the judgement.

Mevan Tuesday, 01 February 2022 09:59 PM

Please dont put these kind of news, it makes even more miserable living in Sri Lanka. These assh#$#@ go scot free.

Ralaharamy Tuesday, 01 February 2022 10:37 PM

Will this case be added as a feather to the crown?

He Wednesday, 02 February 2022 10:18 AM

What case????

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