Sri Lanka's former president has been arrested Friday in the alleged for using public funds for his personal travel, particularly to the United Kingdom.

Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, police have said. The charge relates to trips he took abroad while serving as president.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who led the country during a devastating economic crisis, was arrested and remanded in custody on Friday over allegations he misused state funds while in office,