This story has been updated with additional details as of 14 December 2024.
We would like to issue a correction regarding our earlier report on Barrington Global Company. The Colombo District Court issued an enjoining order, not an injunction as previously stated. The project, which began in 2016, was initially promised for completion in 2018 but remains unfinished as of today, marking an eight-year timeline to its anticipated completion in 2024 rather than the decade we originally reported. Additionally, we could not publish the response from Mr. Mo. Khan, identified as a Director of the company, due to its threatening and accusatory tone, which included unfounded allegations against our publication—conduct that falls short of professional standards. Reliable sources further indicate that at least two additional customers are preparing legal action against the company. We regret the inaccuracies in our initial report and remain committed to fair and responsible journalism. – Editors
The Colombo District Court issued an injunction on November 29, 2024, against Barrington Global Company, a real estate firm located in Dehiwala, following a complaint from aggrieved buyers who have been exploited for nearly a decade. The court’s decision came after it was revealed that Barrington Global had collected nearly Rs. 20 million from its clients in 2016, promising the completion of residential units in a luxury apartment complex by 2018.
However, in a shocking twist, the project was only completed six years later, in 2024, and Barrington Global now demands an additional Rs. 3.6 million from the buyers, beyond the original agreement. Worse still, the company has threatened to confiscate the funds already paid by the buyers, cancel the agreements unilaterally, and resell the units to third parties if the new demand is not met. This is nothing short of extortion and a betrayal of trust.
The buyers, who have endured years of delay and frustration, are now fighting for justice. They have filed a lawsuit demanding that Barrington Global adhere to the original terms of the contract, seeking to force the company to honor the deal as it was first presented, without imposing unjust additional costs. In this battle for fairness, the buyers are represented by a formidable legal team.
