Mahinda Rajapaksa has not received a CIABOC notice over the Airbus transaction, his spokesman says, alleging political bias.
Mahinda Rajapaksa has not received any official CIABOC notice regarding the controversial Airbus transaction, his media spokesman Attorney Manoj Gamage has said.
Issuing a statement, Gamage clarified that no formal communication has been sent by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in connection with the matter.
The statement comes amid renewed political attention on the Airbus transaction and growing public debate over whether former President Mahinda Rajapaksa or members of the Rajapaksa family are being targeted through corruption-related inquiries.
Gamage also criticised recent remarks made by the incumbent President. He claimed those remarks amounted to prejudging judicial decisions and interfering with the independence of the judiciary.
This raises concerns about whether politically sensitive investigations are being handled with proper independence, especially when public statements are made before formal legal processes are completed.
The statement further alleged that while the Bribery Commission appears to be focusing on matters involving the Rajapaksa family, it has failed to initiate investigations into several serious allegations against the current government.
Those allegations, according to the statement, include coal-related fraud, the release of containers, and alleged dollar fraud.
Gamage emphasized that the Bribery Commission operates using public funds, not money belonging to any political administration. He urged the Commission to carry out independent and impartial investigations into large-scale corruption cases.
However, questions remain over whether the country’s anti-corruption process will be seen as fair by all sides, or whether it will continue to be viewed through a political lens.
The statement also said the Rajapaksa faction would not be intimidated by what it described as politically motivated actions.
Gamage added that they would respond through legal means if necessary.
What happens next could be critical, as the dispute over the alleged CIABOC notice, the Airbus transaction, and claims of selective investigations may further intensify the political battle over corruption, accountability, and judicial independence in Sri Lanka.
