Former Madagascar Airlines chair Hajanirina Rinah Rakotomanga arrested in Antananarivo on corruption charges

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Hajanirina Rinah Rakotomanga, the former chairwoman of Madagascar Airlines (MD), was arrested in Antananarivo, Madagascar, alongside five co-defendants on corruption-related charges, authorities said, in a case alleging misconduct and irregularities during her tenure running the carrier based in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

Discovered 2025-11-18T23:41:23.201862-08:00 | 2025-11-18T23:41:23.201862-08:00

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  • Deepens leadership and operational uncertainty at the carrier: the arrests compound the impact of the carrier’s recent CEO resignation, which left flight operations uncertain.
  • Could prolong international network disruption: the move follows foreign carriers’ adjustments, including Air France suspending Antananarivo services, and may affect route restoration, partnerships and commercial confidence.
  • Raises governance and compliance risk for lessors, insurers and commercial partners assessing exposure to the airline while legal proceedings continue.

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