Shiranthi receives treatment at National Eye Hospital
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa yesterday (09) underwent an examination by a specialist at the National Eye Hospital. She was taken there, while in remand custody. Sources said that Mrs Rajapaksa had been previously referred to a prison medical specialist and on his advice was taken to the National Eye Hospital. She has been remanded […]
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa received medical treatment at the National Eye Hospital on September 9, as reported by The Island Sri Lanka. She was in remand custody at the time and had been referred to a prison medical specialist beforehand. The former First Lady is currently being held in remand until October 13, following her appearance in court over allegations of misappropriating government funds.
She was accused of obtaining Rs. 10 million from the National Savings Bank under the guise of providing a CT scanner to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, but failing to follow through, thus misusing public funds for personal gain.
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