Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children's hospital donations
The 73-year-old has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused donations.
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"She has denied any wrongdoing and says the money has not been appropriated."
— Shiranthi Rajapaksa , Politician
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He is the President of Sri Lanka.
Former president of Sri Lanka elected after the 2019 attacks, implicated in ongoing investigations.
Mahinda Rajapaksa served as President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015.
Namal Rajapaksa is the eldest son of Mahinda Rajapaksa and has been involved in Sri Lankan politics.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa is the former first lady of Sri Lanka and the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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The 73-year-old has been arrested over allegations that a charity she is linked to misused donations.
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