Former Sri Lankan First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has yet to return to the country as her scheduled appearance before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) approaches on September 24. Legal authorities and investigative bodies are closely monitoring her return ahead of the deadline.
Key Highlights
- Shiranthi Rajapaksa is summoned to appear before the FCID on September 24.
- Reports confirm she remains out of the country as the hearing date nears.
- The summons relates to ongoing investigations into financial irregularities and high-profile account scrutiny.
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division has been conducting inquiries into various financial activities involving high-profile figures from previous administrations. While officials expect her attendance on the specified date, her current absence has drawn significant public and political attention in Colombo.
Legal representatives for the former First Lady have not yet issued an official statement regarding her travel itinerary or whether a request for postponement will be submitted. Authorities maintain that compliance with official summons remains standard procedure under ongoing financial integrity investigations.