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Ex-President Wickremesinghe Released Amid Corruption Allegations

8/31/2025

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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was discharged from the hospital on August 29, 2025, after treatment for dehydration.
He was arrested on August 22 for alleged misuse of public funds and granted bail on health grounds.
Wickremesinghe's office denies allegations related to a September 2023 visit to the UK.
His arrest is part of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's anti-corruption initiatives.

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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was discharged from the hospital on August 29, 2025, after treatment for dehydration.
He was arrested on August 22 for alleged misuse of public funds and granted bail on health grounds.
Wickremesinghe's office denies allegations related to a September 2023 visit to the UK.
His arrest is part of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's anti-corruption initiatives.