Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with allegations of misusing state funds during his tenure as president. The 76-year-old politician was taken into custody after arriving at the CID office in Colombo to record a statement regarding his visit to London to attend his wife’s graduation ceremony.
Wickremesinghe, who lost his re-election bid in September, has denied any wrongdoing and claims that his wife’s travel expenses were covered by a scholarship. However, authorities are investigating whether there was any misuse of public funds during his time in office.
This arrest comes amid government investigations into widespread bribery and corruption in Sri Lanka. Wickremesinghe’s detention is seen as a significant development in the country’s efforts to combat financial misconduct and hold public officials accountable for their actions.
While some supporters of Wickremesinghe view his arrest as politically motivated, others see it as a necessary step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in government. The former president’s legal team is expected to challenge the charges against him in court.
The arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe has sparked a debate among Sri Lankans about the prevalence of corruption in politics and the need for stronger measures to combat financial misconduct. The case has also raised questions about the effectiveness of existing anti-corruption laws and the role of law enforcement agencies in investigating allegations of misuse of public funds.
In light of these developments, it is essential for Sri Lanka to uphold the rule of law, ensure a fair and transparent legal process, and promote ethical governance practices to rebuild public trust in the country’s political institutions.
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– BBC News: [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwye3y3dyn6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss]
– NDTV: [https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/ex-sri-lankan-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-arrested-over-alleged-fund-misuse-9137752]
– South China Morning Post: [https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3322854/sri-lankan-ex-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-arrested-over-misuse-state-funds?utm_source=rss_feed]
– The Washington Times: [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/aug/22/ex-sri-lankan-president-wickremesinghe-arrested-allegations-misusing/]
– The New York Times: [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/world/asia/sri-lanka-ranil-wickremesinghe-arrested.html]
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