Namal Remanded Until 23 Sept Over Airbus Money Laundering Probe ⚖️

• Remand & Bail Order: Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was ordered by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court to remain in remand custody until 23 September. The court will deliver its decision on his bail application on the same date. • Investigation Focus: The case involves an inquiry into the alleged misuse and money laundering of approximately US$ 2 million tied to financial irregularities during the 2013 Airbus aircraft procurement by national carrier SriLankan Airlines. • Legal Submissions: The magistrate issued the order after considering submissions from Deputy Solicitor General Janaka Bandara (representing the CID) and President’s Counsel Anil Silva (representing Rajapaksa). Rajapaksa was officially named as a suspect following material submitted to the Attorney General.