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Sri Lanka arrests ex-justice minister's son for alleged bribe
Sri Lankan authorities arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former justice minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, over allegations that he accepted part of a $1.5 million bribe to secure the release of alleged drug kingpin Nadun Chinthaka, who remains in custody.
June 25, 2026
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IMF approves $695M for crisis-hit Sri Lanka
It is the latest tranche in the country's four-year $3 billion bailout, with the Fund warning of further risks due to the economic impact of the Iran war.
May 27, 2026
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