<h1>Former president's family member arrested for aircraft procurement fraud and misusing government funds for campaigns</h1> Sri Lanka's anti-corruption commission arrested a former president's family member on charges related to aircraft procurement irregularities during his tenure as national airline chairman from 2008-2015. The accused faces allegations of causing financial losses totaling over $23,000 through flight alterations and passenger disruptions, plus misusing government funds for election campaigns. This arrest is part of a broader anti-corruption drive targeting alleged financial misconduct during previous administrations, with several other family members and former officials also facing charges including money laundering and corruption convictions.