Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over the alleged illegal acquisition of assets and funds worth nearly Rs. 75 million during his tenure as a Cabinet Minister, has been fixed for hearing by the Colombo High Court.

The order was issued when the case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal on Wednesday (22).

Accordingly, the case has been fixed for hearing for December 18, 2025 and January 20, 2026.

When the case was taken up today, Additional Solicitor General Azad Navavi, who appeared on behalf of the Bribery Commission, stated before court that all the documents required to be provided to the defendant in this case had now been handed over.

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