⚖️ Sajin Vass Gunawardena Indicted over Mihin Lanka Deal

The Colombo High Court has served indictments against former MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena regarding financial irregularities during his tenure as CEO of the state-backed budget airline, Mihin Lanka. • Key Charges: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption filed four counts related to the procurement process of an aircraft. • Economic Impact: The indictments allege significant losses to the Government due to the leasing of an aircraft outside the prescribed tender procedures. • Legal Context: The case highlights ongoing oversight into the aviation sector and the management of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), specifically regarding transparency in high-value public procurement.