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⚖️ Namal Rajapaksa Remanded Until Sept 29 Over Airbus Bribe Allegations
• Legal Case Details: MP Namal Rajapaksa was further remanded until September 29 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). • Financial Allegations: The investigation centers on allegations of accepting a Rs. 100 million bribe connected to the procurement deal for Airbus aircraft. • Court Timeline: - Written Bail Application: Defense counsel instructed to file by September 22. - Objections Hearing: CIABOC directed to file objections by September 25. - Bail Verdict: Formal order to be delivered on September 29.
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