By Ruwan Weerakoon
(Lanka-e-News -05.Sep.2026,10.30 PM) A former close associate of Namal Rajapaksa, well-known businessman Nimal Perera, is reportedly set to give evidence against him in two separate cases, according to sources close to the investigation.
The Attempt to Reach Nimal Perera
Namal Rajapaksa's associate, Indika Karunajeewa, a lawyer based in Melbourne, Victoria, allegedly went to great lengths to reach Nimal Perera, a long-time friend of Rajapaksa now living in Australia, and asked him not to make any statement against Rajapaksa. Karunajeewa is the principal lawyer at ISK Law, located at Suite 319, Level 2, 66 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren, VIC 3805.
The Attempt Fails
Well-informed sources say Karunajeewa was unable to make contact with Nimal Perera, who reportedly did not answer his calls and avoided replying to text messages. As a result, the attempt to reach him is said to have failed, a development that reportedly left Namal Rajapaksa thoroughly disgusted.
Once this came to light, officials from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Bribery Commission travelled to Australia to record a sworn statement from Nimal Perera.
A senior attorney from the Attorney General's Department said the Australian government has agreed to provide witness protection and security for Nimal Perera, who is expected to give evidence via Zoom from Australia.
The investigation has reportedly been supported through mutual legal assistance from Australia, Singapore, France, and the United States, and has now reached its final stage. Central to the case is an alleged agreement to obtain documents from Airbus.
A source in the Attorney General's Department described the case as strong, saying further evidence against Namal Rajapaksa is expected to emerge.
Alleged Fund Diversion
The second case centres on Rs. 70 million allegedly paid by Krrish Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, intended for rugby development, into bank accounts linked to Nimal Perera. These funds were then allegedly transferred to Namal Rajapaksa.
Charges Filed in Colombo High Court
The Attorney General has filed charges in the Colombo High Court in connection with these funds. Nimal Perera has been listed as a key prosecution witness regarding the flow of the transaction.
It remains to be seen whether the Attorney General will request that the Chief Justice appoint a three-judge bench of the High Court to hear the case.
Conclusion
Both cases are high-profile, and the public has a right to know how they unfold.
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