The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has begun recording a statement from Maithree Wickremesinghe, the spouse of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, as part of an ongoing investigation, police said.
Authorities noted that CID officers visited her residence to obtain the statement, considering medical information submitted by her legal representatives.
The inquiry relates to a case filed against the former President over allegations that Rs. 16.6 million in public funds had been used for a private overseas trip.
Police confirmed that her statement is being recorded as part of the broader investigation into the matter.
