🚨 BoI Report Uncovers Major Fraud & Tender-Rigging at SriLankan Airlines

• Rigged Duty-Free Tender: The Board of Inquiry (BoI) revealed a US$ 8.21 Mn (~Rs. 1.06 Bn) contract for onboard wines and champagne was corruptly awarded to M/S Phoenix. Former top management bypassed 17 shortlisted bidders, allowing the vendor to select its own tasting panel to secure the contract. • Compromised Aviation Security: SLA bypassed transparent protocols to hand over airline and cargo security operations to Rakna Arakshaka Lanka (RAL) via an unsolicited proposal, despite the firm having zero specialized experience in the aviation security sector. • Political Patronage & Losses: A senior cabin crew member was irregularly released to conduct political work while continuing to draw a salary from the airline, resulting in a fraudulent loss of Rs. 4.28 Mn to public property. • Abuse of Power: The London-based Senior Country Manageress was punitively transferred in 2012 after rightfully objecting to flying illegal, unaccompanied baggage containing vehicle spare parts for political relatives, preventing a major international security breach.