Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who led the country during a devastating economic crisis, was arrested and remanded in custody on Friday over allegations he misused state funds while in office,

Police alleged that the former leader used government money for his trip on a private visit. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A hospital official reported that Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has severe diabetes, was admitted for high blood pressure, and is in ‘stable’ condition.