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Sri Lanka arrests ex-First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa over graft allegations

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Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on corruption charges over charity donations in Sri Lanka

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested and detained on allegations of misusing donations intended for a children's hospital through her charity Siriliya Saviya when she was first lady. A court ordered her held for a week pending investigation.

Oct 7, 2026·9 sourcesHealth care funding

Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on corruption charges over charity donations in Sri Lanka

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