Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake was remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

Ekanayake was remanded in connection with a case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over the alleged misuse of Rs. 16.6 million in public funds during a visit to the United Kingdom in 2023.

He appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court this afternoon, where the matter was taken up before Magistrate Isuru Netthikumara.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe also appeared before the court today in connection with the same case.

During the hearing, the Attorney General informed the court that investigations into the former President will be completed within one month, and that formal charges are expected to be filed in March.

The submission was made by Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General.

Further proceedings in the case are expected following the conclusion of investigations.