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Wimal Weerawansa

Wimal Weerawansa

Leader of NFF; former Cabinet Minister and former MP · National Freedom Front (NFF)

TRIAL ONGOINGLast verified 8 June 2026

Overview

Status
TRIAL ONGOING
Current Case
Unexplained-assets prosecution alleging acquisition of assets/income exceeding lawful earnings by more than approximately Rs. 75 million during 2010 to 2014.
Next Hearing
21 September 2026
Last Verified
8 June 2026

The short version

Wimal Weerawansa is currently on trial. Unexplained-assets prosecution alleging acquisition of assets/income exceeding lawful earnings by more than approximately Rs. 75 million during 2010 to 2014. Hearing resumed 8 Jun 2026; another hearing was reported for 25 Jun 2026. A warrant issued in Jan 2026 for non-appearance was recalled after he appeared. Next scheduled hearing: 21 September 2026.

How did we get here?

  1. 22 September 2026Case 1

    Next Hearing

    (Continuation of prosecution evidence/trial)

    Court: Colombo High Court

    Sources (4)
  2. 21 September 2026Case 2

    Next Hearing

    (Further evidence)

    Court: Colombo Magistrate/appropriate trial court

    Sources (1)