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Sri Lanka arrests ex-justice minister's son over alleged drug kingpin bribe

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former justice minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, for allegedly negotiating a massive bribe to free a major drug trafficker extradited from Madagascar in 2023.

By Rajesh Kumar · 25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

South Korea's Ex-Justice Minister Sentenced to 25 Years for Role in Yoon's Failed Martial Law Bid

South Korea's former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae received a 25-year prison sentence for his involvement in supporting former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration in December 2024. The conviction marks another significant accountability moment in the political crisis.

By Rajesh Kumar · 23 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Sri Lanka arrests ex-justice minister's son over alleged drug kingpin bribe

South Korea's Ex-Justice Minister Sentenced to 25 Years for Role in Yoon's Failed Martial Law Bid

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