The United National Party (UNP) lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (22), seeking an investigation into a statement made by YouTuber Sudaththa Thilaksiri, who claimed in advance that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe would be arrested and remanded for 14 days.
On August 21, Thilaksiri stated on his YouTube channel that Wickremesinghe would “definitely be arrested” the following day and remanded for two weeks.
In response, a team of attorneys representing the UNP filed a formal complaint with the CID, requesting an inquiry into how such a prediction was made before any official action had been taken.
Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa also raised concerns, suggesting the incident may point to premeditation.
“A YouTuber predicting the arrest of a former President before it even happens? That can’t be a coincidence, could it be planned? If true, it’s a sad day when something as sacred as law and order is reduced to cheap theatrics,” Premadasa posted on X (formerly Twitter).
