Published on, Aug. 22 -- August 22, 2025 6:17 PM
Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday over alleged misuse of public funds during his time in office. The arrest follows an investigation into a state-funded trip to London in 2023, reportedly for his wife's graduation ceremony. Wickremesinghe, 76, appeared in court in Colombo after police confirmed the charges. Authorities are now awaiting court instructions for the next steps.
The former leader served as president from 2022 to 2024, during Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis. He had earlier held the post of prime minister six times and was known for his economic recovery plans. Though he introduced tough austerity measures, he lost the 2024 election, finis...
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