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Event

Washington embassy building inquiry

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Details

Court

Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court

Allegation

Misappropriating about US$332,000 in the purchase of an embassy office building

Status

To be recalled on 9 December 2026 for the Attorney General’s instructions

Appears on

Politicians and investigators

Coming court dates

9 Dec 2026

Case to be recalled for the Attorney General’s instructions

Connections (2)

• Jaliya Wickramasuriya / Wanted in / Washington embassy building inquiryAllegation
  • The Colombo Fort Magistrate issued a warrant on 22 July 2026 after he failed to appear. He is accused of misappropriating about US$332,000 in the purchase of an embassy building; the CID said he was living in the United States and evading proceedings. The article carries no response from him.22 Jul 2026 · Newswire · Warrant issued for ex‑Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya over misappropriation of funds
• Criminal Investigation Department / Investigating / Washington embassy building inquiry
  • The CID told the court the matter had been referred to the Attorney General for advice.22 Jul 2026 · Newswire · Warrant issued for ex‑Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya over misappropriation of funds