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Namal Rajapaksa faces indictment in Airbus bribery probe

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Namal Rajapaksa remanded faces indictment in Airbus bribery and laundering probe

Namal Rajapaksa, a Member of Parliament and National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), continues to face legal proceedings related to the 2013 Airbus aircraft procurement deal for SriLankan Airlines. The first case, led by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), alleges that Rajapaksa received approximately Rs. 100 million in cash during 2014 and 2015. Following a refusal of bail in this bribery case, bail, he has been was remanded until October 13. Prosecutors have indicated that investigations into Subsequently, the bribery and related money laundering allegations are complete, Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded him until October 27 in connection with the bribery case. CIABOC has been ordered to take immediate steps being taken toward to file indictments, as prosecutors prepare a joint indictment. A second investigation, conducted indictment based on investigations by both the CIABOC and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for the Attorney General. A second investigation by the CID under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, focuses on alleged money laundering and financial irregularities stemming from the same aircraft deal. Regarding this matter, Act has also reached a critical stage. The CID informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Magistrate’s Court has ordered Rajapaksa to remain in remand custody until September 30, 2026, noting that clarification its inquiry into money laundering allegations is required on three outstanding issues complete, with steps being taken to initiate proceedings in a higher court. A request has been made to the Chief Justice to have the suspects tried before a decision on his bail application can be reached. Additionally, Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar. In a related development, Interpol Red Notices have been obtained for two other members of the Rajapaksa family face legal scrutiny. suspects, Priyanka Niyomali and Shamindra Rajapaksa, as authorities attempt to secure their attendance through international law enforcement. Additionally, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has remains under scrutiny with a pre-trial conference scheduled for November 3 in the Colombo High Court regarding long-standing money laundering charges.

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  1. 2026-10-15 02:37 UTC Namal Rajapaksa faces indictment in Airbus bribery probe
  2. 2026-09-30 03:57 UTC Namal Rajapaksa remanded in Airbus bribery and laundering
  3. 2026-09-23 14:24 UTC Namal Rajapaksa remanded in Airbus bribery and laundering
  4. 2026-09-19 01:12 UTC Namal Rajapaksa remanded in Airbus bribery and laundering
  5. 2026-09-15 02:06 UTC Namal Rajapaksa named suspect in Airbus money laundering
  6. 2026-09-12 03:38 UTC Namal Rajapaksa named suspect in Airbus bribery case
  7. 2026-09-07 11:58 UTC Namal Rajapaksa Airbus corruption investigation

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