Ex-SriLankan Air CEO Found Dead Amid Fresh Bribery Probe

Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena in 2020. — Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena in 2020.
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By Anusha Ondaatjie

May 8, 2026 at 8:33 AM UTC

The former chief executive officer of Sri Lanka’s national carrier was found dead at a residence in Colombo as authorities reopen an investigation into alleged bribery.

Police are investigating the death of Kapila Chandrasena, spokesman F U Wootler said by phone. The opinion of the Colombo magistrate was also going to be sought, he said.