Shiranthi, Namal appear before CID, FCID on separate investigations

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Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa at FCID

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa at CID

Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa recorded statements yesterday with two separate police units in connection with ongoing investigations.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division after recording a statement for nearly five hours. She had been summoned in connection with alleged financial irregularities relating to the Siriliya funds.

She was initially requested to appear before the FCID on 27 January 2026, but had, through her attorney, sought a two-week extension citing her inability to attend on that date. She was subsequently instructed to appear yesterday and complied with the summons.

Meanwhile, MP Namal Rajapaksa left the Criminal Investigation Department after recording a statement for over four hours. He had been summoned to provide a statement regarding alleged connections with underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’.

It was reported that MP Rajapaksa had previously been summoned by the CID but requested a new date as he was overseas at the time, following which a fresh summons was issued for yesterday.

Police said the two matters are being investigated separately by the CID and FCID in line with their respective mandates.