Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on August 22, 2025, by the Criminal Investigation Department over allegations of misusing state funds during his presidency from 2022 to 2024. The charges include misuse of government funds for foreign travel, including a private trip to London allegedly funded by public money. Following his arrest, Wickremesinghe was remanded in custody but collapsed and was rushed to intensive care at Colombo National Hospital due to severe dehydration, where he remained stable under close monitoring. After being held in custody for several days, Wickremesinghe was granted bail on August 26, 2025. His arrest sparked protests in Colombo, with more than 1,000 supporters demonstrating ahead of the bail hearing. Opposition figures have suggested the arrest was politically motivated to prevent his political comeback.