Sri Lankan YouTube Channel’s Evidence on Farhad Shaqiri’s Case:

(Lanka-e-News -17.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) In the grand tapestry of bizarre global events, the saga of Farhad Shaqiri—a man allegedly linked to Iranian intelligence, accused of planning an assassination on Donald Trump, and reportedly masterminding a terror alert at Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay—stands out as a story that could make even Netflix’s wildest thrillers look tame. But the real punchline? A Sri Lankan YouTube channel, known for its dramatic exposés and questionable credibility, claims to have critical evidence about Shaqiri’s escapades—evidence that U.S. authorities have reportedly tossed aside faster than a leftover plate of kiribath.

Investigations

Farhad Shaqiri allegedly spearheaded an intricate conspiracy involving Iranian agents to target U.S. and Israeli figures, including a plot to attack Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay—a serene paradise that, for reasons beyond coconut trees, has become a hotspot for geopolitical drama. According to FBI indictments, Shaqiri plotted the attack after meeting his accomplice in a Sri Lankan prison. Yes, the same Sri Lankan prisons where even hardened criminals might bond over koththu roti and jailbreak tips.

As the story goes, Shaqiri didn’t stop at planning; he also allegedly instructed his aide to monitor the Israeli consulate in Sri Lanka. The U.S. and Israel issued warnings about the plot on October 23, and three suspects were arrested shortly thereafter. So far, so Hollywood.

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But then, enter the Sri Lankan YouTube channel—a program whose host is as famous for his controversial reporting as he is for apparently conducting interviews in his underwear during a U.S. visit. This channel claimed to have the inside scoop on Farhad Shaqiri, including how he escaped justice thanks to none other than the Rajapaksa family.

The Rajapaksa Connection

The YouTube exposé alleges that Shaqiri was initially arrested in Sri Lanka by narcotics investigators but was subsequently rescued by Namal Rajapaksa, the son of then-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. According to the program, the elder Rajapaksa personally authorized Shaqiri’s release, leaving the arresting officers to face trumped-up charges and jail time themselves.

This isn’t the first time the Rajapaksas have been accused of interfering with the justice system. But if true, this story raises two crucial questions:

1. Why would a Sri Lankan president go to such lengths for a man accused of plotting international terror?
2. How did a YouTube channel, of all places, become the Sherlock Holmes of this case?

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Back to Arugam Bay

Lost in all this chaos is the fact that Arugam Bay—a picturesque tourist hotspot loved by surfers and Instagrammers—was nearly the site of a horrific attack. The U.S. and Israeli governments took the threat seriously enough to issue public warnings, proving that Shaqiri’s plans weren’t just figments of a fevered imagination.

Yet, the YouTube channel’s involvement has turned the narrative into a farcical melodrama, diverting attention from the real danger posed by Shaqiri’s alleged plots. Instead of focusing on the FBI’s findings or the broader geopolitical implications, the story now revolves around shady YouTubers, Rajapaksa conspiracies, and rogue Air Force officers.

By Diplomatic corresondent
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