
Sri Lanka's Former President Faces Legal Turmoil Amid Health Concerns
Published on: Aug. 23, 2025, 8:13 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was hospitalized after being refused bail for allegedly misusing state funds. The 76-year-old faces charges under multiple legal provisions. His arrest, related to a misuse of 16.6 million Sri Lankan rupees, underscores ongoing political tensions in Sri Lanka.