Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning.
CIABOC officials reportedly recorded a statement from Rajapaksa at her residence before taking her into custody.
According to reports, she was arrested over allegations relating to the obtaining of Rs. 10 million from a state bank.
The allegations reportedly involve suspected misappropriation and corruption, as well as offences under the Public Property Act.
Further details regarding the allegations and the next legal steps are expected to be announced by CIABOC.
