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Rajapaksa’s Son Remanded in Custody in Sri Lanka Airbus Probe

Source: Bloomberg

Legal & LitigationEmerging Markets

Sri Lanka’s anti-graft body remanded Mahinda Rajapaksa’s eldest son in custody after his arrest over allegations tied to an Airbus SE aircraft purchase by the national carrier. While no direct financial figures were provided, the arrest heightens governance/corruption risk around state procurement, which can weigh on investor sentiment toward Sri Lankan assets. Near-term market impact is likely limited but risk-off, particularly for emerging-market exposure.

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