Sri Lanka Arrests Ex-President Rajapaksa's Son on Corruption Charges
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the 38-year-old son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Wednesday on corruption charges. The anti-bribery commission alleges he misused state funds for overseas training during his tenure as a naval officer. He is also accused of advancing through the ranks without necessary qualifications and receiving government-funded training in Britain. This marks the latest action targeting the influential political family.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Wednesday by the anti-bribery commission. The 38-year-old faces corruption charges related to his time as a naval officer.
The specific allegations include tapping state funds to finance overseas training programs. The Bribery Commission further stated that Rajapaksa is being investigated for potentially rising through the naval ranks without the required qualifications and for receiving government-funded officer training in Britain.
This arrest is part of ongoing investigations targeting the Rajapaksa political clan, which once held significant power in Sri Lanka.
According to the South China Morning Post, this case represents the latest legal challenge for the family.
