Colombo, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Sri Lanka ex-leader's son arrested over corruption

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2026-06-17

The son of Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested on Wednesday on corruption charges, the anti-graft commission said, the latest case to target the once all-powerful political clan. Yoshitha Rajapaksa, 38, is accused of tapping state funds for overseas training during his career as a naval officer. The Bribery Commission said he is being investigated for having risen through the ranks without the necessary qualifications and......

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