Legal proceedings against Gotabaya Rajapaksa stem from his controversial exit during Sri Lanka's economic crisis.

The entities involved

• Gotabaya Rajapaksa →

  President of Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022

  • The CID launched an investigation into civil society complaints, noting that NMRA operated under Gotabaya Rajapaksa's presidential administration.Mon 02:05
  • Johnston Fernando was indicted in a Galle case, leading to legal requests for a trial appointment involving Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa's associates.Sun 04:21
• Sri Lanka →

  island country in South Asia

  • China is deepening its cooperation with Sri Lanka by providing aid specifically for education and digital infrastructure development.Mon 17:27
  • Mikiko Tanaka, Harini Amarasuriya, and others discussed regional economic challenges and opportunities in Sri Lanka, focusing on women's economic empowerment.Mon 17:08

Related events

• Political instability led to the presidential resignation of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who is now under law enforcement scrutiny in Sri Lanka.Jun 19
• Gotabaya Rajapaksa is cited by the CID in court regarding his tenure as president of Sri Lanka.Jun 16
• Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the son of Mahinda Rajapaksa.Jun 16
• Bandara served under Gotabaya Rajapaksa's administration in Sri Lanka starting June 1, 2026.Jun 20
• A political crisis unfolds in Sri Lanka involving high-profile figures including Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sajith Premadasa, and Ranil Wickremesinghe.Jun 22