The FCID informed Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Peiris that they have concluded preliminary investigations against Namal Rajapaksa and others in the money laundering case involving Gowers Corporation and NR Consultancy companies.

The FCID said that the relevant documents have been forwarded to the Attorney General for his advice.

This was informed when the Magisterial Inquiry was taken up today. Four individuals who are on bail, including Rajapaksa, were present in court.

Meanwhile warrants were issued on two others, Indika Karunajeewa and Iresha Silva, who are absconding.

The case was fixed for next hearing on December 8.