Ex-SriLankan CEO claims he was threatened to involve Rajapaksas in statement

2026-03-19 - 11:34

Lawyers for former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena have released an affidavit with regard to an earlier statement made by Chandrasena to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over the controversial Airbus deal. The affidavit states that Chandrasena’s previous statement was obtained under alleged intimidation where he was threatened to include the names of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and MP Namal Rajapaksa in his statement. Earlier today (March 19), the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court was informed by CIABOC officials that Chandrasena has claimed a sum of Rs. 60 million was paid to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as bribes from funds received through the Airbus deal. Related News : Airbus deal : Court informed that Mahinda Rajapaksa was paid Rs. 60 Mn.