Namal Remanded Again, Attorney General Signals Next Step in Airbus Scandal Case

COLOMBO (News 1st): Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until October 28 after the case filed over the Airbus Scandal was taken up, today (13).

The case relates to allegations that a bribe of Rs. 100 million was received in connection with the Airbus aircraft procurement transaction.

Court was informed that investigations into the cases filed against Namal Rajapaksa under the Bribery Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in relation to the Airbus Scandal have now been completed.

The Attorney General's Department further notified court that steps are being taken to file a consolidated indictment covering both investigations and to seek directions from the Chief Justice to have the matter heard before a permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar.

Additional Solicitor General Janaka Bandara, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, informed court that the relevant request would be made either today or tomorrow.