Sri Lanka arrests son of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa on corruption charges
Channel News Asia—Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Namal Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, on corruption charges. The arrest is part of Sri Lanka's ongoing efforts to prosecute political figures connected to the economic mismanagement and public funds abuse that contributed to the country's 2022 financial crisis. The Rajapaksa family remains a polarizing force in Sri Lankan politics.