Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until October 13 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama in connection with an investigation into an alleged bribery case linked to the Airbus deal.
Rajapaksa was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with the investigation into the alleged acceptance of a Rs. 100 million bribe related to the Airbus aircraft procurement process involving SriLankan Airlines.
During today’s court proceedings, the Court was informed that investigations into the incident had been completed. Officials further informed the Court that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and CIABOC would take steps to file indictments against the suspect.
The case relates to an investigation into alleged financial irregularities surrounding the procurement of Airbus aircraft for SriLankan Airlines. Investigators have been examining the circumstances surrounding the transaction and alleged payments linked to the deal.
Rajapaksa is also facing separate legal proceedings in connection with alleged financial irregularities related to the Airbus procurement process. The separate case is being investigated by the CID.
