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Sri Lanka's Ex-Leader's Son Arrested on Corruption Charges as Rajapaksa Dynasty Faces Legal Reckoning

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, 38-year-old son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested on corruption charges involving misuse of state funds for overseas naval training. His detention marks another blow to the once-dominant political dynasty.

By Aiman Tan · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Judge Finds No Justification for Najib's Inaction as Billions From 1MDB Flowed Into His Accounts

A judge has ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak acted unreasonably by taking no steps to halt enormous sums linked to 1MDB from entering his personal bank accounts, rejecting any defence based on negligence or oversight.

By Khairul Anuar · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Sri Lanka's Ex-Leader's Son Arrested on Corruption Charges as Rajapaksa Dynasty Faces Legal Reckoning

Judge Finds No Justification for Najib's Inaction as Billions From 1MDB Flowed Into His Accounts

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