⚖️ Indictments against Ranil Wickremesinghe set for March

• Legal Proceedings: The Attorney General (AG) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that indictments against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be filed before a three-judge Bench of the High Court in March 2026. • Investigation Status: Investigations into Wickremesinghe, named as the first suspect, are complete. The inquiry into the second suspect, former Secretary Saman Ekanayake, is expected to conclude within the next month. • Case Nature: The charges relate to the alleged misappropriation of State funds. The AG’s office confirmed that the move to the High Court follows the finalization of these investigative processes. • Next Steps: The formal filing is scheduled for March once the remaining elements of the investigation into the second suspect are finalized.