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A former Sri Lankan Airlines CEO testified on March 19, 2026, that he paid $200,000 to ex-President Rajapaksa in 2015 for a defense aircraft deal, alleging widespread corruption.
A former Sri Lankan Airlines CEO testified in court on March 19, 2026, that he paid 60 million Sri Lankan rupees in three installments to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2015, allegedly linked to a defense aircraft deal with Airbus.
The payments, made at private residences, were reportedly sourced from the same procurement agreement and partially traced to a bank account tied to a former airline board member.
The CEO also admitted giving 20 million rupees to a former aviation minister, suggesting widespread corruption.
The case is part of ongoing investigations into financial misconduct during Rajapaksa’s presidency, with authorities examining connections between corporate deals and political figures.
Un ex CEO de Sri Lankan Airlines testificó el 19 de marzo de 2026, que pagó $ 200,000 al ex presidente Rajapaksa en 2015 por un acuerdo de aviones de defensa, alegando corrupción generalizada.