Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over allegations of misusing Rs. 16.6 million in public funds for a private overseas trip is scheduled to be taken up again today at 1.30 p.m. before the Fort Magistrate's Court.

Former President Wickremesinghe, who is suspected of using public funds for a personal foreign visit, is currently out on bail.

Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake has also been named as a suspect in connection with the case.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has already conducted an extensive investigation into the matter.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....