Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption
Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been jailed pending investigation into alleged corruption. Authorities accuse her of misusing donation funds during her time as first lady of the island nation.
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