Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is the second relative of the former head of state to be detained, following the previous remand of her lawmaker son. The arrests are part of a broader investigation into multiple allegations involving members of the Rajapaksa family.
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Sri Lanka Arrests Ex-First Lady in 2nd Rajapaksa Family Case
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Shiranthi Rajapaksa was taken into custody by an anti-graft agency following accusations that her charity mismanaged donations intended for a children's hospital. The former first lady is currently remanded in custody as investigators examine how the funds were used.
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