Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Arrested By CIABOC

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arrested Wednesday (7) morning by officers attached to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

She was taken into custody at the Kirulapone residence where former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is currently staying.

According to the Bribery Commission, Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arrested over allegations that she obtained Rs. 10 million from a state bank and committed offences under the Public Property Act and corruption-related provisions through its alleged misuse.