
Wimal Weerawansa
Leader of NFF; former Cabinet Minister and former MP · National Freedom Front (NFF)
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?
- 22 September 2026Case 1
Next Hearing
(Continuation of prosecution evidence/trial)
Court: Colombo High Court
- 21 September 2026Case 2
Next Hearing
(Further evidence)
Court: Colombo Magistrate/appropriate trial court
Sources (1)
Court cases
Unexplained-assets prosecution alleging acquisition of assets/income exceeding lawful earnings by more than approximately Rs. 75 million during 2010 to 2014.
What’s happened
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.
- Court
- Colombo High Court
- Next hearing / due
- 22 September 2026
Criminal case arising from the 2016 protest against then UN Human Rights chief Prince Zeid, including alleged obstruction of roads.
- Court
- Colombo Magistrate/appropriate trial court
- Next hearing / due
- 21 September 2026
Sources (1)
Court of Appeal contempt-related referral arising from statements allegedly made concerning the judicial process during a July 2026 satyagraha.
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Next hearing / due
- Not publicly confirmed
Sources (1)
Political career
Ministerial positions
Minister of Construction / Housing
2010–2015
Minister of Housing and Social Welfare
2018–2018
Minister of Small and Medium Business / Industries / Supply Chain portfolios
2019–2020
Minister of Industries
2020–2022
Leader of NFF; former Cabinet Minister and former MP
Dates not publicly confirmed
Other political positions
No other positions publicly confirmed.
Party history
NFF political activity began under his leadership on 14 May 2008. Coalition participation must not create artificial exits and re-entries.
