Former First Woman Shiranthi Rajapaksa, spouse of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been remanded till October 13 by the Colombo Justice of the Peace’s Court docket following her arrest by the Fee to Examine Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
In the meantime, the courtroom granted bail to former Nationwide Financial savings Financial institution (NSB) Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam, husband of former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, who was additionally arrested by CIABOC in reference to the identical case.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arrested at her residence on Poorwarama Highway in Kirulapone this morning (07), after CIABOC officers recorded a press release from her for almost two hours.
In line with CIABOC, the arrest was linked to an investigation into alleged monetary irregularities and transactions involving an account related to the ‘Siriliya Saviya Fund’.
Rajapaksa returned to Sri Lanka on Monday night time (05), after travelling to Singapore on September 16 for medical remedy. She had been admitted to a non-public hospital in Colombo on September 15 after reportedly falling ailing.
She had beforehand been instructed to seem earlier than the Monetary Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on October 13.
In the meantime, attorneys representing Rajapaksa had filed an anticipatory bail software earlier than the Maligakanda Justice of the Peace’s Court docket on Monday (05), searching for safety from arrest in reference to the continuing investigation into the monetary affairs of the ‘Siriliya Saviya’ organisation.
( Earlier information 2026 October 07 – 11:19 a.m.)
Shiranthi dropped at CIABOC (Replace)
Former First Woman Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Fee to Examine Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) a short time in the past, has reportedly been dropped at CIABOC.
( Earlier information 2026 October 07 – 9:57 a.m.)
CIABOC arrests Shiranthi Rajapaksa
Former First Woman Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arrested in the present day (Oct. 07) morning by officers connected to the Fee to Examine Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
She was taken into custody on the Kirulapone residence the place former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is at present staying after being questioned.
In line with the CIABOC, Mrs. Rajapaksa was arrested over alleged misuse of Rs. 10 million from a state financial institution and dedicated offences below the Public Property Act.
Mrs. Rajapaksa, who had been abroad for medical remedy, had returned to the island on Oct. 05.
In line with police, she was knowledgeable to seem earlier than the Monetary Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on October 13.
In the meantime, attorneys representing Shiranthi Rajapaksa had additionally filed an anticipatory bail software earlier than the Maligakanda Justice of the Peace’s Court docket on Monday (05), searching for an order to stop her arrest.
