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Ex-Minister Johnston Fernando Taken Into Custody Over Sathosa Lorry Probe - LNW Lanka News Web

January 05, Colombo (LNW): Former Minister Johnston Fernando was taken into custody by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) earlier today in connection with a high-profile financial misconduct inquiry.Fernando arrived at the FCID headquarters this morning following a summons issued as part of the ongoing investigation. Police had previously warned that an arrest warrant would be sought through the courts if he failed to respond to …
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Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his son Jerome Kenneth Fernando have been remanded until the 9th. This was after they were produced before the Wattala Magistrate's Court today. According to a notification issued by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division, the former Minister and his son who arrived there this morning (05) were arrested after recording their statements. The police stated that they were arrested in connection with an inv…

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ONLANKA News - Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka broke the news in on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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