Latest News About Kapila Chandrasena

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.

• Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, has been reported dead at his home in Colombo in May 2026, shortly after being released on bail in a corruption case related to aircraft procurement. Police indicated the death appeared to be by hanging in at least one account. If you need, I can pull more details from the specific outlets that covered this event. [source: multiple reports around May 7–8, 2026, including ABP Live and related Sri Lankan coverage]

• Background context: Chandrasena had been involved in a long-running case alleging kickbacks connected to aircraft purchases for SriLankan Airlines, with investigations revived under new anti-corruption laws enacted in 2024. He and a spouse were among those previously linked to the Airbus deal investigations. [source: Sri Lankan news coverage around 2020–2026]

Would you like me to compile a brief timeline of the key events in this case and link to the specific articles for verification? I can also summarize what authorities have stated publicly and note any ongoing investigations or court actions. If you’re looking for the most up-to-date developments, I can fetch the latest reports from major outlets.

Citations: I can attach direct citations after each factual sentence if you want precise source notes for every point.