Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, has been further remanded until May 05, 2026.
Chandrasena was arrested on March 12, 2026, in connection with an incident involving the alleged acceptance of a bribe of USD 2 million during the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the airline.
Taking up the case today (April 28), Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama also announced that the decision on the defendant’s bail application would be delivered on May 05.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate issued the order after considering the facts presented by the officers of the Bribery Commission and President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne, who appeared on behalf of the defendant.
