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Ex-SriLankan Airlines chairman Nishantha Wickramasingha arrested
Aruna Shantha
27-Jun-2025 15:19:58
The arrest stems from longstanding allegations over his time in office, including high-value aircraft procurement, misuse of authority, and corrupt employment practices.
A prominent 2015 Board of Inquiry under J. C. Weliamuna revealed that during Wickramasinghe’s tenure, SriLankan Airlines placed costly orders—reportedly totaling around US $2.3 billion—for new aircraft, despite more economical options being overlooked. The inquiry flagged “major security breaches” and winding misuse of state resources .
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