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SLPP MP Rajapaksa remanded further in Airbus investigation
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been ordered to remain in custody as part of an ongoing Airbus probe. His remand period has been extended until September 29.
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A Colombo court has extended the remand of SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa in connection with an Airbus-related investigation. The legislator remains in police custody as authorities continue their inquiries into the matter.
Rajapaksa, a prominent member of the ruling party, had previously been remanded in connection with the case. The latest court order extends his detention period until September 29, allowing investigators additional time to pursue their inquiries.
Details of the specific allegations under investigation have not been disclosed. The development marks a significant moment in the ongoing investigation, which has drawn considerable public attention given Rajapaksa's political prominence.
The case continues to unfold as legal proceedings advance through the courts. Authorities have indicated that further investigations are underway, with the extended remand period intended to facilitate their work.