On 22 August 2025, former President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe was taken into custody over allegations of misusing government funds during a September 2023 stop in London to attend his wife’s graduation. Investigators allege he diverted state resources for personal travel while serving as head of state, including expenses for official security. Wickremesinghe, who led Sri Lanka from 2022 to 2024, denies any wrongdoing and maintains that his wife covered her own expenses. He remains in custody as the investigation into possible corruption linked to the trip continues.
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