Former President Arrested! Did He Steal Your Money? | JQJO

Sri Lanka's former president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested for allegedly misusing public funds to attend his wife's graduation in London. The arrest follows allegations of corruption during his 2022-2024 presidency. This is the first arrest of a former Sri Lankan head of state and marks a significant step by the current government's anti-corruption campaign. Wickremesinghe, who stabilized the economy after a crisis, faced criticism for austerity measures. Dozens of other officials from the previous government are also under investigation.