Shiranthi Rajapaksa Transferred to Nawaloka Hospital After Being Granted Bail
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Former Sri Lankan First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was granted bail in connection with the ongoing Siriliya Saviya fund investigation, has been transferred from the Colombo National Hospital to Nawaloka Hospital for further medical treatment, hospital sources have confirmed.
The transfer was made on medical advice, taking into consideration her health condition, according to hospital sources.
Rajapaksa was receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital after falling ill while in custody. She was subsequently granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on October 16, 2026.
Why was Shiranthi Rajapaksa granted bail?
The Colombo Chief Magistrate released Rajapaksa on bail after medical reports submitted to court indicated that she required bypass surgery.
The court ordered a cash bail of Rs. 100,000 and two surety bonds of Rs. 10 million each. An overseas travel ban was also imposed.
What is the Siriliya Saviya case?
The case concerns allegations of financial irregularities involving Rs. 10 million transferred from the National Savings Bank to an account linked to the Siriliya Saviya organisation.
According to court proceedings, the money had been intended for the purchase of a medical scanner for Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. Authorities are investigating the alleged diversion or misuse of the funds. Rajapaksa denies the allegations through her legal representatives.
Rajapaksa, the wife of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on October 7 and was subsequently remanded by court.
What happens next?
The investigation into the Siriliya Saviya fund allegations remains ongoing. The court has imposed conditions on Rajapaksa’s bail, including the overseas travel restriction.
The latest development is her transfer from the Colombo National Hospital to Nawaloka Hospital for continued medical treatment.
LankaXpress will continue to update this story as further information becomes available.
Who is Shiranthi Rajapaksa?
Shiranthi Rajapaksa is the wife of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and served as Sri Lanka’s First Lady during his presidency.
Why was Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested?
She was arrested by CIABOC in connection with an investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving Rs. 10 million linked to the Siriliya Saviya organisation.
Has Shiranthi Rajapaksa been released?
Yes. She was granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on October 16, 2026, subject to bail conditions.
Where is Shiranthi Rajapaksa receiving treatment?
She was transferred from the Colombo National Hospital to Nawaloka Hospital for further treatment, according to hospital sources.
Is the case over?
No. The bail order does not end the investigation or proceedings relating to the allegations.
