The claim
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa, arrested over the Airbus aircraft deal, has been released on bail.
Original publisher’s rating
False
Reviewed by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·
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Fact Crescendo reports that Rajapaksa was arrested on September 4, 2026, and remanded until September 18. It says the Police Media Division and Prisons spokesperson confirmed that no bail was granted and that he remained in remand custody.[S1]
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- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026
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