

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, named as a suspect in the alleged misuse of Rs. 16.6 million in government funds for a private overseas trip involving a group of ten, was released on bail today.

Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupili Lankapura granted bail on three sureties of Rs. 5 million each.
A further magisterial inquiry has been scheduled for 29th of October

