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

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-14 07:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/14/why-sri-lankas-rajapaksas-are-being-investigated-for-corruption-and-crimes?traffic_source=rss

> 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.