From euronews · Malek Fouda · · 40s
Sri Lanka's Former First Lady Arrested
Sri Lanka's former first lady arrested on corruption charges after misusing state bank donations for charity.
In brief
Sri Lanka's former first lady arrested on corruption charges after misusing state bank donations for charity. Shiranthi Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's former first lady, was detained for allegedly misusing donations from a state bank for her charity. Originally reported by euronews.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Arrested
Sri Lanka's former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was detained on Wednesday for allegedly misusing donations received for her charity when she was first lady.
Charity Funds Misused
Rajapaksa was accused of misusing funds that her charity received as a donation from a state bank earmarked for a government hospital scanner.
Family Members Detained
The former first couple's son, lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa, was also detained on charges of bribery.
What it means
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's former first lady, was detained for allegedly misusing donations from a state bank for her charity.
