The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up again today (28) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.
The case alleges that the former President misused government funds to travel to London to attend a ceremony honoring his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, at a British university while serving as Head of State.
Former President Wickremesinghe was arrested on 22 August 2025 after giving a statement to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He was produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate and remanded until 26 August.
Following a review of medical reports submitted on his behalf, Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura ordered his release on three surety bails of Rs. 5 million each and rescheduled the case for further consideration.
