MONETABRIEF - Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of ex-Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Against Bribery and Corruption, reports said.
She was arrested in connection with borrowing 10 million rupees from a state bank, Sri Lanka's Newsfirst televsion reported.
Officers from the bribery commission had questioned her for two hours before the arrest, Derana Television reported.
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, returned to the island this week, after leaving the country for medical treatment.
She had also sought anticipatory bail ahead of the arrest. (Colombo/Sept07/2026)