Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, has been remanded until January 9, 2026, following his arrest by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), according to court proceedings at the Wattala Magistrate’s Court.
Fernando was taken into custody yesterday (30) in Kurunegala in connection with multiple allegations, including the suspected misappropriation of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa and other state-owned vehicles during the period when Johnston Fernando served as Minister of Trade.
Investigators have cited several charges against him, including money laundering, violations of the Public Property Act, misuse of government assets, and criminal misappropriation.
Police said investigations are ongoing to arrest former Minister Johnston Fernando under the same set of allegations, as authorities continue to expand their probe into the case.
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