Saman Ekanayake remanded over state fund misuse

Saman Ekanayake, the former secretary to Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, was remanded until February 11, 2026, by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Somisara Bandara Ekanayake, also known as Saman Ekanayake, the second suspect in the case, is linked to allegations against former President Wickremesinghe over the misuse of Rs. 16.6 million in public funds during a visit to the United Kingdom in 2023.

Both Ekanayake and Wickremesinghe appeared before Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Netthikumara this afternoon.

During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, appearing on behalf of the Attorney General, told the court that investigations into the first suspect, Wickremesinghe, have been completed, while investigations into the second suspect, Ekanayake, are expected to conclude within one month.

He added that indictments will be filed before a three-judge bench of the High Court in March 2026 once the remaining investigations are finalised.

The case continues to draw significant public attention as authorities move forward with the investigation into the alleged misuse of state funds.

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