The investigation began after a complaint from Voice Against Corruption convener Wasantha Samarasinghe. All accused were later acquitted.8 Jun 2017 · Daily FT · Namal indicted in money laundering case
Sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on 18 November 2024 as Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development.18 Nov 2024 · Ada Derana · Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers sworn in
One of six office holders whose assets the commission’s Illegal Assets Division decided to investigate, named as Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development. The Daily Mirror could not reach the ministers for comment. The article also reports a separate complaint about his assets lodged by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in September 2025.30 Dec 2025 · Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) · Six ministers under bribery probe over their assets
Describes him as a trade union leader and a member of the coalition’s executive committee.15 Sep 2024 · The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka) · Get to know the main contenders’ core teams