Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

He was arrested after arriving at the CID to record a statement today in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Accordingly, it is further stated that the investigation pertains to Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit to London to attend a graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, during his tenure as President, allegedly using state funds.

Meanwhile, it is reported former President Wickremesinghe is to be produced before the Fort Magistrate's Court in a short while.

The CID had earlier presented evidence related to the case before the Fort Magistrate's Court on June 24.

Statements were su...