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Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena Found Dead Amid Bribery Probe

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Former SL Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead, suspected suicide.
CCD probes death at relative Aravinda de Silva's Kollupitiya home.
Bribery probe continues; 5-member medical board post-mortem underway.
Re-arrest warrant issued before death amid US$2m bribe probe.

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena was found dead yesterday morning at a relative's residence in Kollupitiya. The Colombo Crimes Division has taken over the investigation into his death, which is currently suspected to be a suicide by hanging. Chandrasena was facing accusations of accepting a US$2 million bribe in connection with a 2013 Airbus aircraft procurement deal and was subject to a re-arrest warrant issued shortly before his death. A five-member judicial medical board has been appointed to conduct a post-mortem examination, with findings to be reported to the court by May 12. The Minister of Public Security confirmed that all necessary investigations are being conducted.

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Update #2\u00b7 May 9 · 1:19 PM

The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) has taken over the investigation into the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. A five-member judicial medical board has been appointed for the post-mortem examination, ordered by Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena, which is currently underway. The death is suspected to be suicide. Chandrasena's body was discovered at the Kollupitiya residence of his close relative, former cricketer Aravinda de Silva. The CCD has recorded statements from Aravinda de Silva, his wife, and others present at the residence.

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