News Today: xSLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has been ordered to appear in court on February 18th over the Krish deal case.

Colombo High Court has ordered Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa to appear before the court on February 18, 2025 regarding the controversial Krish deal case.

The case was initiated by the Attorney General after investigations by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), following a complaint filed in 2016 by Wasantha Samarasinghe, the convener of the Anti-Corruption Voice Committee.

Allegations Against Namal Rajapaksa

Namal Rajapaksa faces criminal misappropriation charges for allegedly receiving Rs. 70 million from the Indian company Krish under the guise of promoting rugby in Sri Lanka. The indictment claims that the money was unlawfully obtained, violating Sri Lanka’s financial regulations.

Legal Proceedings & Court Summons

The court has instructed Namal Rajapaksa to present himself before the Colombo High Court on February 18, 2025. Legal analysts speculate that this high-profile case will have significant political and legal repercussions.

Why This Case Matters?

This case has drawn widespread attention as it involves a prominent political figure accused of financial misconduct. The Krish deal case is part of a broader crackdown on corruption and financial fraud in Sri Lanka.