Sri Lanka’s ex-President Wickremesinghe granted bail in embezzlement case | Corruption News

Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail on a $16,600 bond after tense court hearing amid protests and tight security.

A Sri Lankan court has granted bail to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested last week over allegations that he misused state funds while in office.

Wickremesinghe, 76, joined the court hearing on Tuesday via Zoom from a state-run hospital where he was admitted over health concerns.

The case against him is based on an investigation into a visit he made to Britain in…

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