Shiranthi Rajapaksa Released on Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st): Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court this evening.

The court ordered her release on a cash bail of Rs. 100,000 and two personal sureties of Rs. 10 million each.

An order was also issued prohibiting her from travelling overseas.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa had been remanded until today following her arrest and production before the court by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

The case concerns allegations of criminal misappropriation of funds and financial irregularities involving an account linked to the ‘Siriliya Saviya’ fund.

When the case was taken up today, a medical report prepared by a board of doctors at the Colombo National Hospital was submitted to the court.

The report stated that Shiranthi Rajapaksa requires bypass surgery.