The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up again today (28) before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.
The case relates to allegations that Wickremesinghe misused public funds to travel to London to attend a ceremony at a British university honouring his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, during his tenure as Head of State.
The former President was arrested on 22 August 2025 after appearing before the Criminal Investigation Department to provide a statement. He was later produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court and remanded until 26 August.
Subsequently, after considering medical reports submitted on his behalf, Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura ordered his release on three surety bails of Rs. 5 million each and fixed a later date for further proceedings.
Case against former President Ranil to be taken up again today
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