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Former SriLankan Airlines chief found dead in Airbus case
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: Police said Kapila Chandrasena, charged in a US$16 million Airbus corruption case, was found dead at a relative’s Colombo home.
WHO: Kapila Chandrasena
WHAT: Police found the former SriLankan Airlines chief dead while investigating the circumstances of his death.
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 3:11 AM ET
WHERE: Colombo, Sri Lanka
WHY: He was charged with corruption over the purchase of 10 Airbus aircraft involving a US$16 million bribe.
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