Arrest warrant issued for Jayantha Samaraweera over court absence

The Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena ordered the arrest and production in court of former Member of Parliament Jayantha Samaraweera today (27).

He is currently out on bail regarding the alleged misuse of vehicles provided to the National Freedom Front by the Presidential Secretariat.

The Magistrate issued the arrest warrant due to the former MP's failure to appear in court when the case was called.

The Criminal Investigation Department informed the court that the case filed against five individuals—including National Freedom Front Member of Parliament and former media spokesperson Mohamed Muzammil, who is also out on bail—was referred for the Attorney General's advice.

National Freedom Front former media spokesperson Mohamed Muzammil, Senarathne de Silva, and others who are out on bail in connection with the incident appeared in court.