Former Srilanka President Arrested for Alleged Misuse of State Funds
In a dramatic turn of events, former President of Srilanka Ranil Wickramasinge was arrested Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after arriving to record a statement over allegations of misusing state funds.The arrest, which took place 22/08/2025 , has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the nation.
He was taken into custody after giving his over four-hour long statement.
The probe concerns his September 2023 visit to London to attend a University of Wolverhampton graduation ceremony for his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, during which investigators claim government money was used for travel and security expenses.
