Health and Media Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said that the government has not interfered in any ongoing court proceedings and that all institutions have been given the space to carry out investigations independently.
He made these remarks responding to questions from reporters about comments made by a YouTuber, who had predicted the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
“The government’s responsibility is only to provide necessary facilities to relevant institutions. Whether it is financial fraud, crime, or corruption, investigations are being conducted freely without interference. This case can also be seen as an example that the law applies equally to everyone, regardless of their status,” Jayatissa said.
Commenting further, he noted that similar predictions had been made previously, citing an instance where journalist Victor Ivan had also commented on a court decision in advance.
“Depending on how some cases proceed, anyone can make predictions. Some may think bail will be granted, some may think it won’t. These are like guesses – sometimes they turn out right, sometimes wrong. But if anyone suggests that such predictions are influenced, that would amount to contempt of court,” the Minister added.
