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

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What happened

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption said it was arresting Shiranthi Rajapaksa in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of funds at her charity Siriliya Saviya Foundation…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:32:46 UTC.

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