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Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption

Reported by 6 outlets from 5 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.

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Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arrested in Sri Lanka. Authorities are investigating allegations that she misused donation funds. The probe involves claims regarding a charity linked to her, specifically concerning donations for a children's hospital.

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  1. Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption Headline of the event's most representative article · Euronews, 8 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: Sri Lanka. See on the map
  3. Reported by 6 outlets from 5 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.7 articles · See all headlines
  4. People named in at least half of the headlines: Shiranthi Rajapaksa.

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France2
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  1. First article seen: “Sri Lanka's ex-first lady arrested over alleged misuse of children's hospital donations”
  2. 2 new outlets, including “Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested on charges of misusing donation funds and corruption”

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