The case was filed over allegations 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 he was serving as Head of State.
Former President Wickremesinghe was arrested on 22 August 2025 after appearing before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to give a statement. He was subsequently produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court and remanded until 26 August.
After reviewing medical reports submitted on his behalf, Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura ordered his release on three surety bails of Rs. 5 million each and fixed a later date to continue proceedings.
