Sri Lanka’s ex-President Wickremesinghe granted bail in embezzlement case
Summary
A Sri Lankan court granted bail to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was charged with misusing government money. The case is about a 2023 trip to the UK where he allegedly spent state funds. Wickremesinghe denies the charges, claiming the money was not government-funded.Key Facts
- Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka's former president, got bail in a case about misusing state funds.
- The court hearing happened via Zoom because Wickremesinghe was in a hospital for health reasons.
- The charges relate to a 2023 trip to the UK, costing $55,000, linked to his wife's university event.
- Wickremesinghe was granted bail on a bond worth 5 million rupees (about $16,600).
- Many supporters and protesters gathered outside the Colombo court during the hearing.
- Wickremesinghe's party claims the case is politically driven; the current government disagrees.
- Wickremesinghe said his wife covered all her expenses in the UK without using state funds.
- The current president is actively pursuing anti-corruption measures in Sri Lanka.
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