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CID Records Statement from Maithree Wickremesinghe in Public Funds Probe

TLDR

CID questioned Maithree Wickremesinghe at home April 24 over public funds probe.
Probe targets Ranil Wickremesinghe's alleged misuse during his England visit.
UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena condemned CID's home visit, citing health risks.
Ranil Wickremesinghe recovering from heart surgery; both are unwell.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today, April 24, recorded a statement from Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The statement was taken at her residence in Colombo, with CID officers visiting the location following information from her legal representatives regarding her medical condition. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of misuse of public funds by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his tenure. Specifically, the probe is linked to his visit to England while he held the presidential office.

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Update #3\u00b7 Apr 24 · 1:48 PM

United National Party (UNP) Chairman Vajira Abeywardena has condemned the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for recording a statement from Maithree Wickremesinghe at her residence. Abeywardena stated that this action was taken while former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is recovering from heart surgery, and that both he and Maithree Wickremesinghe are unwell, posing a health risk by outsiders visiting their home. He made these remarks to the media in Colombo.

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 24 · 11:46 AM

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) recorded a statement from Maithree Wickremesinghe, wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, this morning (April 24) at her residence. This statement was obtained in connection with an ongoing case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

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