Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, according to an Ada Derana court reporter.

Ekanayake was remanded in connection with the case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over the alleged misuse of Rs. 16.6 million in public funds during a visit to the United Kingdom in 2023.

Saman Ekanayake appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court this afternoon.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe also appeared before the same court today in connection with a scheduled hearing.

During the proceedings, the Attorney General informed the court that investigations into Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month and that formal charges are expected to be filed in March.

This submission was made by Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General.

The case was taken up before Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Netthikumara.