NewzSri Lankan authorities have arrested the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in connection with an investigation into an Airbus aircraft procurement deal. The arrest follows an ongoing anti-graft probe into the transaction between the European manufacturer and the state-run national carrier.
The investigation focuses on allegations that a portion of the funds from the aircraft purchase was illicitly diverted to senior Sri Lankan politicians and government officials. The arrest marks a significant development in the broader scrutiny of financial dealings involving the former administration.
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