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Rajapaksa family denies Shiranthi knew of FCID notice before departure
A member of the Rajapaksa family has disputed reports that former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was aware of a Financial Crimes Investigations Division notice before leaving Sri Lanka, claiming she only received it at the airport.
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The family representative asserted that Shiranthi Rajapaksa received the FCID notice while at the airport boarding gate, contradicting earlier reports suggesting she had prior knowledge of the legal document before her departure from the country.
The timing of when the former first lady was notified of the FCID action has become a point of contention, with the family's account differing significantly from other accounts of events leading up to her exit from Sri Lanka.
The clarification comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Rajapaksa family's activities and legal matters. Shiranthi Rajapaksa's departure has drawn public attention given the family's prominent political history and various investigations into their conduct during their time in office.
The FCID, which operates under Sri Lanka's law enforcement framework, has been investigating financial matters linked to the former ruling family. The circumstances surrounding the notice and its service remain subject to public discussion.