Sri Lanka arrests former first lady in charity corruption investigation
Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arrested in Sri Lanka over alleged misuse of funds raised for her charity. Authorities sought to question her about donations totaling 10 million rupees. She denied any wrongdoing. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption is reviewing the case.
- Anti-corruption authorities arrested Shiranthi Rajapaksa over alleged misuse of funds from her charity.
- Shiranthi Rajapaksa denied any wrongdoing regarding donations collected by her charity.
- The Siriliya Saviya charity collected donations amounting to 10 million rupees.
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