Ranil probe: AG requests extracts from CID team which travelled to UK View(s):By Ranjith PadmasiriThe Attorney General has informed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit extracts of further investigations conducted by a CID team which travelled to the UK as part of the probe into the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 16.6 million by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The AG has informed this in writing to the CID’s Director through a letter signed by Deputy Solicitor General Wasantha Perera. The AG has requested the extracts to act in accordance with the order issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. The letter also notes that the CID team had travelled to London without obtaining an MLA from UK authorities.

Source: Sunday Times January 04, 2026 08:39 UTC