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Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the spouse of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was remanded till October 13, 2026 after being arrested by the Fee to Examine Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over the alleged misuse of Rs. 10 million linked to the Siriliya Saviya organisation.
She was produced earlier than the Colombo Chief Justice of the Peace’s Court docket this afternoon following her arrest earlier at the moment.
CIABOC recognized her as Mary Lourdes Shiranthi Wickremesinghe Rajapaksa and mentioned she was arrested at round 9:56 AM at her residence on Poorwarama Street in Kirulapone after officers recorded a press release from her for practically two hours.
She was later delivered to the Fee by round 10:30 AM.
The investigation considerations Rs. 10 million obtained from the Nationwide Financial savings Financial institution (NSB) on the acknowledged foundation {that a} computed tomography (CT) scanner could be offered to the Girl Ridgeway Hospital for Youngsters by the Siriliya Saviya organisation.
CIABOC alleges that the scanner was not offered to the hospital and that the general public funds had been criminally misappropriated. She was arrested on allegations of corruption and offences underneath the Public Property Act.
In the meantime, former NSB Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam, who was additionally arrested and produced earlier than court docket at the moment in reference to the identical matter, has been launched on bail.
CIABOC mentioned Kariyawasam, recognized as Pradeep Gamini Suraj Kariyawasam, was arrested at round 9:50 AM at his residence on Lake Drive, Colombo 08.
He allegedly offered the Rs. 10 million in authorities funds held by the NSB to the Siriliya Saviya organisation with out following the right process whereas serving as Chairman of the financial institution.
Kariyawasam, the husband of former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, was arrested on allegations of corruption in reference to the fee.
