Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arrested today (Oct. 07) 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 after being questioned. According to the CIABOC, Mrs. Rajapaksa was arrested over alleged misuse of Rs. 10 million from a state bank and committed offences under the Public Property Act.Mrs. Rajapaksa, who had been overseas for medical treatment, had returned to the island on Oct. 05.

According to police, she was informed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on October 13.

Meanwhile, attorneys representing Shiranthi Rajapaksa had also filed an anticipatory bail application before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court on Monday (05), seeking an order to prevent her arrest.