PoliticsWhy Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas are under investigation for corruption and crimes

A Sri Lankan court extended the custody of Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, after her arrest over alleged misuse of donations for a children’s hospital. Their son Namal was previously arrested on bribery charges. The ongoing investigations and cases against the family are viewed as part of the government’s anti-corruption pledge.

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