Son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrested over corruption in property deal.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested on corruption charges related to a property purchase during his father's presidency. The arrest, made in Beliatta, is part of the new government's efforts to address misconduct from the previous administration. His uncle, former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was previously questioned over the same property. The new government has vowed to investigate and prosecute individuals accused of wrongdoing during the Rajapaksa era between 2005 and 2015.

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