🚨 CIABOC Continues Probe into Alleged $ 2 Mn SriLankan Airlines Bribe

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that investigations are ongoing regarding an alleged US$ 2.00 Mn bribe linked to a 2013 aircraft transaction. • Overall Case: The probe centers on a 2013 deal to purchase a fleet of 10 aircraft for SriLankan Airlines (aviation sector) from a European aerospace manufacturer. • Key Suspects: • The principal suspect, former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena, is deceased. CIABOC will apply to recall his warrant upon receiving the official death certificate. • Sharmindra Rajapaksa (son of former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa) and Priyanga Niyomali (wife of the late CEO) remain suspects with red notices issued against them. • Transaction Mechanism: The investigation alleges a company was set up in Brunei to facilitate the US$ 2.00 Mn bribe from the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company. The funds were reportedly remitted to an account held by Australian resident W.D. Nimal Perera, though he has not yet been formally named a suspect. • Next Steps: The court directed CIABOC to report progress on the investigation by 13 October 2026.