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Sri Lanka's anti-corruption authorities have arrested Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, on charges involving misuse of state funds for naval training. The detention marks an escalation in cases targeting the once-dominant political family.
Vietnam has enacted Decree No. 208, requiring airlines to compensate passengers for flight delays exceeding 15 minutes, starting next month. The regulation covers delayed flights, cancellations, and schedule changes with specific assistance and refund provisions.
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has launched Operation Shutdown the Laundering, conducting simultaneous raids across five provinces to dismantle an illegal forex investment network. Officers froze 77 bank accounts and seized over THB65 million in cash alongside valuables and technology equipment.
A Malaysian minister has called for balancing legal responsibilities with humanitarian compassion in addressing the Rohingya situation, as public sentiment intensifies around the stateless community.
Nallini Pathmanathan, a retired Federal Court judge, has been appointed chairman of the Malaysian Media Council, taking the helm as the industry confronts mounting pressures and regulatory complexities.
Vietnamese police arrested nine people and rescued over 400 cats from a organized theft ring operating across southern Vietnam. More than 40 stolen felines have been reunited with owners, though animal welfare groups warn conditions remain dire.
India has temporarily blocked Telegram, citing its use in attempting to defraud candidates for a national medical entrance examination. The action comes amid broader concerns over exam integrity following recent allegations of leaked question papers.
Indonesia's Attorney General's Office has arrested five people in connection with corruption in the government's flagship free meals programme, including former nutrition agency leaders and businessmen accused of price manipulation and procurement fraud.
Brunei's police force has detained two local women on suspicion of involvement in vice activities following separate raids across the Brunei-Muara District. The operations underscore ongoing enforcement efforts.
Romance scams have become one of the fastest-growing online frauds globally, with artificial intelligence enabling criminals to create convincing fake identities at minimal cost. Victims lose hundreds of thousands of dollars.