The Colombo High Court has fixed September 22, 2026, for the next hearing of the case against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa over alleged unlawful acquisition of assets valued at more than Rs. 75 million.
The case was heard today (3) before Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihail.
Following submissions made before the court, the judge directed that the matter be taken up again on September 22. The court also ordered that summons be issued to witnesses, requiring them to appear on the next hearing date.
The case was instituted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) during the previous Good Governance Government.
According to the allegations, Weerawansa acquired assets exceeding Rs. 75 million beyond what could be justified by his legitimate income between 2010 and 2014, when he was serving as a Cabinet Minister.
CIABOC has alleged that the acquisition amounted to an offence under the Bribery Act.
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