Sri Lanka: Ex-President's Arrest Sparks Corruption Debate

Sri Lanka: Ex-president's arrest sparks corruption debate

Ranil Wickremesinghe made history in Sri Lanka by becoming the first ever ex-president to be arrested. He is facing charges for alleged misuse of public funds.

Sri Lanka tightens security for former president Wickremesinghe remanded in hospital

COLOMBO: A special security detail has been assigned to the Colombo National Hospital, where former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is receiving medical treatment after being remanded on Friday (Aug 23), a spokesperson for the Department of Prisons said on Monday, reported Xinhua.

Sri Lankan opposition condemns arrest of ex-president Wickremesinghe

Colombo: Sri Lankan opposition parties gathered here on Sunday to condemn the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it “undemocratic” and “petty act of political vengeance.” The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) party condemned the opposition’s move as “selective public outrage” and said that the law applies equally to everyone. Leaders of all opposition parties held a joint press conference in Colombo to protest the arrest…

Sri Lanka ex-president Wickremesinghe hospitalized after arrest

SRI Lanka’s jailed former president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was hospitalized on Saturday, local media reported, a day after his arrest on allegations that he misused public funds while in office.

Diplomats in Colombo informed about arrest of ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Foreign diplomats in Colombo have been informed yesterday (25) regarding the arrest and imprisonment of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Accordingly, the Indian High Commissioner was briefed last night at the Indian House. Former Members of Parliament including G.L. Peiris, Thalatha Atukorale, and Ali Sabry also participated in the occasion. Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is currently in remand custody after being arrested by the Cr…

Sri Lanka stocks recover from opening slide

ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo stock exchange opened down on Monday, with its All Share Price Index falling almost 200 points to 20,460 points, before starting to regain some of the losses. The markets are opening after ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested and jailed over alleged use of state funds during a stop-over in London. Brokers said the market was seeing profit taking, after steady gains seen over recent weeks. The ASPI fell 188.96 …