Ex-SriLankan Airlines CEO Arrested Over $2 Mn Airbus Bribe ⚖️

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena following a lengthy statement recorded yesterday. • Core Allegation: The arrest is tied to a controversial deal involving Airbus aircraft, where Chandrasena is alleged to have accepted a bribe totaling US$ 2 million. • Context: The investigation centers on procurement irregularities that have long been a focal point of transparency concerns within the aviation sector and state-owned enterprises. • Legal Action: The suspect was taken into custody after appearing before CIABOC to provide testimony regarding the financial transactions linked to the fleet acquisition. This development marks a significant step in addressing historical corruption allegations within the transportation and tourism infrastructure of Sri Lanka.