{
  "id": 10563708,
  "title": "Now NR named 4th suspect in Krrish case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/now-nr-named-4th-suspect-in-krrish-case",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T00:02:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/now-nr-named-4th-suspect-in-krrish-case/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has identified former Minister Namal Rajapaksa as the fourth suspect in the Krrish case. This decision was announced by the CIABOC on 28 at the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Rajapaksa's involvement in the case stems from his role as the leader of the SLPP parliamentary group and his previous position as a former Minister. The investigation focuses on a 4.3 acre land development project in the Fort area, which began in 2013-2014. The controversy revolves around a payment of Rs. 70 million made by the Krrish Group to Namal Rajapaksa to facilitate a land transaction. The Krrish Group, an Indian company, is also under scrutiny. The case has gained attention due to Namal Rajapaksa's prior involvement in the Airbus bribery probe, for which he was remanded on 24 September and is currently being held pending further investigations.",
  "summary": "The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday (28) named former Minister and leader of the SLPP parliamentary group Namal Rajapaksa as the fourth suspect in the Krrish case before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The MP was named as the fourth suspect in the wake of the arrest and remanding of […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa named 4th suspect in Krrish case",
    "CIABOC investigation focuses on Fort area land development project",
    "Rs. 70 million payment to Rajapaksa linked to Krrish Group transaction"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This development expands the scope of the Krrish case and raises further questions about Namal Rajapaksa's business dealings, given his prior involvement in another high-profile bribery probe.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}