Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Misuse of State Funds
Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan police on Friday arrested former president and senior opposition figure Ranil Wickremesinghe on allegations of misusing public funds during his time in office, an aide said.
Wickremesinghe, who led the island nation from 2022 to 2024, is accused of using state money to travel to London for his wife’s graduation ceremony following an official visit to the United States.
He is the first former Sri Lankan head of state to be arrested.
An aide, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said Wickremesinghe was taken to court after being detained by the Financial Crimes Investigations Department.
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