Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children's hospital donations
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Sri Lanka's former first lady, the 73-year-old wife of powerful former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Wednesday. She was detained on allegations of misusing donations received for a charity she is linked to during her tenure as first lady.
The investigation centers on the alleged misuse of funds that were specifically donated to a children's hospital. Authorities took her into custody following accusations that the financial contributions were diverted or handled improperly through her charitable organization.
The arrest marks a significant development involving a member of the politically prominent Rajapaksa family, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of corruption and the handling of charitable funds from past administrations in Sri Lanka.
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Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada) (CA)Emphasizes broader corruption allegations and links her to powerful former President Mahinda Rajapaksa
BBC World (GB)Highlights her age and specifically focuses on the children's hospital donations
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