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President appoints special committee to prove fraud and irregularities at SriLankan Airlines and AASL

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July 24, 2025

Stresses urgent need for thorough and impartial inquiry

President appoints special committee to prove fraud and irregularities at SriLankan Airlines and AASL

PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed a Special Presidential Investigation Committee to probe alleged incidents of fraud, corruption, and irregularities at SriLankan Airlines Ltd., and Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., during the peri- od from 2010 to 2025.

On 1 July, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the establishment of the Committee tasked to conduct a detailed and formal study of the financial operational activities of the national carrier, including areas such as aircraft leasing, recruitment practices, and other transactions (https://www.ft.lk/ top-story/SriLankan-Airlinesfrom-2010-2025/26-778525).

The President's Media Division in a statement noted that Disanayake met with the members of the Committee on Tuesday at the Presidential Secretariat, where he stressed the urgent need for a thorough and impartial inquiry.

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