Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested on corruption charges; ex‑Navy chief also detained
Sri Lankan anti‑bribery authorities arrested former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, on June 17, 2026, on corruption allegations. An ex‑Navy chief was later arrested in connection with his recruitment and granted bail.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, on corruption charges, according to multiple news outlets. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC) confirmed the arrest. He was accused of tapping state funds for overseas training during his career as a naval officer and of rising through the ranks without the necessary qualifications while receiving government‑funded officer training in Britain.
The Bribery Commission also stated that he was being investigated for the same allegations concerning his qualifications and use of public money for training abroad.
According to The Hindu, an ex‑Navy chief was arrested over the recruitment of Rajapaksa’s son. The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court granted the ex‑Navy chief bail later on Friday, also reported by The Hindu.
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