Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday over allegations of misusing state funds, according to police sources. The 76-year-old leader is accused of using public money to fund a trip to England in September 2023, where he reportedly attended a convocation ceremony of his wife, Maithree.
Authorities stated that prior to his arrest, Wickremesinghe’s staff had been questioned regarding the travel expenses linked to the trip. The case has triggered widespread attention, marking a significant moment in Sri Lanka’s political landscape, as questions over accountability and misuse of power dominate public discourse.
