Kapila Chandrasena, the former CEO of SriLankan Airlines who was facing corruption charges related to an Airbus aircraft purchase, was found dead at a relative's home in Colombo on Friday.
Key points
- Chandrasena had been released on bail earlier in the week after being remanded in March over a $16 million bribery case.
- Police reported that the former executive died by hanging, though investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.
- The case involved allegations of kickbacks during a $2.3 billion aircraft deal, with claims that bribes were paid to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
- A warrant for his arrest had been issued on Thursday due to alleged violations of his bail conditions.
Why it matters
The death of a key figure in a high-profile corruption case involving a former head of state complicates ongoing efforts by the current government to prosecute past political corruption.
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