Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), was brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court a short while ago under heavy security.

Wickremesinghe was arrested today (22) after arriving at the CID to record a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. This makes him the first former President of Sri Lanka to be taken into custody in such a manner.

The investigation relates to his 2023 visit to London to attend a graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, during his tenure as President, allegedly using state funds. Wickremesinghe had traveled to London on his way back from Havana, where he attended the G77 summit. He ...