Sri Lanka's former first lady arrested over alleged misuse of hospital funds
Former Sri Lankan first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been arrested over allegations of misusing 10 million LKR intended for a hospital charity. Her legal team denies the charges, stating the funds remain in the organization's account.
Why it matters
The arrest is part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts in Sri Lanka involving high-profile political figures from the previous administration.
Sri Lanka’s former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested over allegations of misusing LKR 10 million (approx 29.3 lakhs) linked to a charity she headed.The 73-year-old was arrested at her Colombo home on Wednesday by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). She was later produced before a Colombo court, which ordered her to remain in custody until October 13 while investigations continue.What is the case against Shiranthi Rajapaksa?The investigation centres on Siriliya Saviya, a charitable organisation headed by Shiranthi Rajapaksa.
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