On 27 October 2026, the Attorney General filed an indictment comprising 24 charges against Namal Rajapaksa before the Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar over the Airbus transaction. The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court was informed of the indictment, and Namal was ordered to remain in custody until he is produced before the Trial-at-Bar the following day. Reports also said bail was not granted.
What changed?
The case has moved from investigation and remand proceedings to an indictment before the Permanent Trial-at-Bar. The charges are allegations and are not a finding of guilt.
Investigation - further remanded until 27 Oct 2026; bail refused on 13 OctIndicted - 24 charges filed over the Airbus transaction; proceedings pending before the Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar
