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Jun 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha arrested for corruption
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested on June 17 on corruption charges over alleged misuse of state funds.
WHO: Yoshitha Rajapaksa; Sri Lanka’s Bribery Commission
WHAT: Arrested on corruption charges related to alleged tapping of state funds for overseas training and other alleged misconduct.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
WHERE: Colombo, Sri Lanka
WHY: He was arrested over corruption charges involving alleged misuse of state funds for overseas training and related allegations.
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