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Sri Lanka’s ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children’s hospital donations

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Sri Lankan authorities have arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, 73, regarding allegations of financial misconduct. The arrest centers on claims that a charity associated with the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa misused funds originally raised for a children’s hospital.

The arrest was carried out by anti-corruption officials as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of donations. The case highlights broader scrutiny regarding the financial activities of the former presidential family.

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