An inquiry has begun into a procurement deal concerning the purchase of MiG aircraft, involving Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The entities involved

• Gotabaya Rajapaksa →

  President of Sri Lanka from 2019 to 2022

  • The CID launched an investigation into civil society complaints, noting that NMRA operated under Gotabaya Rajapaksa's presidential administration.Mon 02:05
  • Johnston Fernando was indicted in a Galle case, leading to legal requests for a trial appointment involving Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa's associates.Sun 04:21
• Mahinda Rajapaksa →

  President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015

  • Allegations surfaced regarding a controversial $2.3 billion aircraft deal involving kickbacks paid to Namal Rajapaksa.Sun 11:29
  • Donald Trump hosted state dinners with foreign leaders, while one of the principals traveled for eye surgery.Fri 18:13

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• Alleged bribery involving aircraft purchase for SriLankan Airlines involving Mahinda Rajapaksa.Sep 4
• Allegations surfaced that Kapila Chandrasena handed kickbacks to Mahinda Rajapaksa regarding the Airbus aircraft purchase linked to Sri Lanka.Sep 4