On 22 August 2025, which former head of state was arrested over alleged misuse of public funds, the first such arrest of a former president in his country?

A) Gotabaya Rajapaksa

B) Mahinda Rajapaksa

C) Maithripala Sirisena

D) Ranil Wickremesinghe

Answer: D

Explanation: Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on 22 August 2025 over alleged misuse of state funds for a 2023 London trip; he was later granted bail.