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Namal Rajapaksa placed in remand custody over money laundering allegations

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 25

The latest in this situation

  1. Namal Rajapaksa was remanded in custody by a magistrate after appearing in court.
  2. Leadership succession and internal political rivalries are emerging within the SLPP, involving Gotabaya, Namal, and Basil Rajapaksa.

How it started

2 reports, 2 independent, last reported Nov 2. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, was placed in remand custody until the end of September over money laundering allegations connected to the Airbus deal. He has also been indicted in a separate case concerning the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70 million belonging to Krrish Company.

From ft.lk

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The legal issues facing Namal Rajapaksa and other members of the Rajapaksa family threaten the political viability of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. Political instability and corruption allegations could increase sovereign risk for Sri Lanka.

From ft.lk

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  1. Namal Rajapaksa was remanded in custody by a magistrate after appearing in court.Sub-event
  2. Leadership succession and family rivalries are playing out within the SLPP structure.1 source

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