Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested and appeared in court over allegations he misused state funds while in office, police say.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was yesterday night remanded by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court for four days until 26 August. ..

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will appear before the CID today to record a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation into an overseas trip allegedly funded by state money while he was the Executive President.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned to appear at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (22)