Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Published: 8/22/2025
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested over alleged misuse of funds during his term from 2022 to 2024. The arrest is related to trips he took abroad while in office, including a stopover in the UK. Wickremesinghe, known for his efforts in economic recovery, is the first former president of Sri Lanka to be arrested and has denied the allegations.
