⚖️ CID Records Statement from Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe ⚖️

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has officially recorded a statement from Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe, wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at their Colombo residence. • Investigation Focus: The probe centers on allegations regarding the potential misuse of public funds during a 2023 official visit to London. • Key Allegation: Authorities are investigating whether state finances were inappropriately utilized to facilitate the former President’s attendance at Prof. Wickremesinghe’s graduation ceremony. • Context: This move signals an intensification of scrutiny into governance and accountability concerning executive travel and related expenditure.