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Former Sri Lankan president’s son arrested over alleged Airbus-deal bribe

The son of a former Sri Lankan president was arrested in connection with an alleged $800,000 bribe linked to a SriLankan Airlines Airbus deal.

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The case highlights governance and corruption risks surrounding a strategically important national airline.

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  1. Former President's Son Arrested Over $800,000 Bribe in SriLankan Airlines Airbus Deal ↗lankanewspapers.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 1:16 PM UTC

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