The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (June 24) that it has commenced an investigation into the overseas trips made by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his time in office.
According to CID officials, the inquiry is being conducted under the provisions of the Public Property Act, which governs the use and protection of state resources.
Details of the investigation were officially presented to the court, but further specifics regarding the nature or scope of the alleged misuse have not yet been disclosed.
