Wickremesinghe, who held the presidency from 2022 until 2024, was taken into custody by police regarding the misuse of state funds during his international travels. The arrest stems from a specific incident in 2023 when he made a stop in the UK after attending the G77 summit in Cuba, claiming the trip was private. Authorities alleged he incorrectly utilized public money for personal expenses, which Wickremesinghe has rejected. He is scheduled to appear before a magistrate's court in Colombo on Friday, after providing a statement to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Throughout his presidency, he made 23 overseas trips costing approximately Rs 600 million (around $2 million). Wickremesinghe previously assumed the presidency during Sri Lanka's intense economic crisis, succeeding Gotabaya Rajapaksa and is renowned for steering the nation towards recovery. The story is still unfolding, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.