26 October - 1 November 2026

Namal Rajapaksa indicted on 24 charges over Airbus transaction - and 1 more development.

Published 1 November 2026·Verified 1 November 2026

Between 2026-10-26 and 2026-11-01, Nadu published 2 developments about 2 politicians. Here is what changed, and what is next on the court calendar.

By the numbers

2Developments

2Politicians involved

1remand decision

1bail decision

1indictment

The biggest development

Indicted27 October 2026

Namal Rajapaksa indicted on 24 charges over Airbus transaction

Namal RajapaksaIN REMAND

The Attorney General filed a 24-charge indictment against Namal Rajapaksa over the Airbus transaction. He was ordered to remain in custody pending production before the Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar.

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What changed this week

26 Oct 2026Bail Granted

Supreme Court orders Keheliya Rambukwella released on bond in contempt case

The Supreme Court ordered Keheliya Rambukwella and other respondents released on bond and imposed a foreign travel ban. The proceedings concern alleged non-compliance with a court order on compensation.

Keheliya RambukwellaINDICTED

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Status movements

Namal Rajapaksa

Investigation - further remanded until 27 Oct 2026; bail refused on 13 OctIndicted - 24 charges filed over the Airbus transaction; proceedings pending before the Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar

Namal Rajapaksa indicted on 24 charges over Airbus transaction · 27 October 2026