Airbus bribery case: Evidence on warrant request to be heard on March 24

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By Bhagya Silva

Colombo, March 19 (Daily Mirror) - The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed court that former SriLankan Airlines Board Director Shaminthra Rajapaksa and the suspect’s wife, Priyanka Niyomali, have been named as suspects in the case.

The Commission further stated that both individuals are currently overseas and though they have been notified to appear before the Commission and provide statements, they have failed to do so.

Accordingly, the Commission requested the court to issue warrants for their arrest.

Investigations have also revealed that funds related to the alleged transaction had been transferred to an account belonging to Shaminthra Rajapaksa.

With regard to the request for warrants against the two suspects, the Magistrate ordered that the case be called on March 24 to record evidence relevant to the request made by the investigating office.

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Lokka Thursday, 19 March 2026 03:49 PM

Get the coloration from foreign governments where they are residing and bring them here to face the court case .

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BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 19 March 2026 04:40 PM

They have enough money now and need not return to Sri Lanka. With that money, they only need to find a country that does not have much diplomatic connections with Sri Lanka such as Chile, Ecuador and live their lavish life.

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Mano Bala Thursday, 19 March 2026 04:47 PM

It is very sad to know our one time war hero, Mr Mahinda Rajapakse, is now facing an allegation. If it is proved that he received Rs: 80 million he will end up in prison for rest of his life. It is a good lesson for other politicians.

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