Sri Lanka, June 15 -- Former minister Udaya Gammanpila claims that the key witness in the case against Mohamed Ibrahim, who is accused in connection with the Easter Sunday attacks, has left the country, potentially paving the way for him to be acquitted.

The Attorney General's Department had filed charges against Ibrahim for allegedly concealing information and aiding terrorism.

Gammanpila said the main witness in the case was a woman who had worked as a domestic aide at Ibrahim's residence.

However, when the case was called, the Attorney General informed the court that the witness had gone overseas for employment.

According to Gammanpila, the disappearance or departure of the key witness could create an opportunity for Ibrahim to be ...