Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe Hospitalized Amid Legal Troubles
Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested for allegedly misusing 1.66 crore Sri Lankan rupees in public funds, including spending on a UK trip for his wife's honorary degree event.
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Former Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe Hospitalized Amid Legal Troubles
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is unable to attend court due to health issues, as he remains in ICU. He was arrested on allegations of misusing state funds for a personal trip. Medical tests show dehydration and kidney issues, necessitating rest and medication.


Sri Lanka’s ex-president Wickremesinghe hospitalized after arrest on corruption charges
Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe, 76, was hospitalized after his arrest on corruption allegations. Officials say his condition is stable.
Sri Lanka ex-President Wickremesinghe hospitalised after arrest, media says
Sri Lanka's jailed former president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was hospitalised on Saturday, local media reported, a day after his arrest on allegations that he misused public funds while in office. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Will ex-President Ranil be produced in court tomorrow?
The health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has improved to a somewhat satisfactory level, according to Dr. Pradeep Wijesinghe, the Acting Director of the Colombo National Hospital. Dr. Pradeep Wijesinghe stated that although the former President is currently in a stable and satisfactory condition, he remains under close observation by specialist doctors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and his condition could still change. Ho…
Foreign Travel of Current and Former Presidents - LNW Lanka News Web
By AdolfRanil Wickremesinghe is currently languishing in jail for taking security officers on a visit to London. His Private Secretary, Sandra, described it as a personal trip, which led the judge to order his remand. Former Foreign Minister and President’s Counsel Ali Sabry has dismissed the allegations as political vendetta, arguing that there is no misuse of public funds when a sitting President travels under official security and protocol. S…
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