Former Minister's Son Arrested for Bribery to Release Drug Smuggler
Summary
Rakitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan Justice Minister Vijayadas Rajapaksa, was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to release notorious drug smuggler Nadun Chintaka amid an intensified anti-corruption campaign.
Key Points
- Rakitha Rajapaksa was arrested on bribery charges linked to the attempted release of drug smuggler Nadun Chintaka.
- A bribe of about 500 million Sri Lankan Rupees was reportedly demanded, with 120 million already received.
- The drug smuggler Nadun Chintaka, also known as 'Harak Kata', is under judicial custody as a key suspect in drug trafficking.
- The anti-corruption campaign has intensified since President Anura Kumar Disanayake took office in September 2023.
