Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son remanded

Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s son remanded

December 31, 2025   02:38 pm

Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID), has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said.

Fernando was remanded until January 9, 2026 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court.

Johan Fernando was arrested in Kurunegala by FCID officers on several allegations, including the alleged misappropriation of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa and other vehicles during the tenure of Johnston Fernando as the Minister of Trade.

He was arrested on charges including money laundering, offences under the Public Property Act, misuse of state property, and criminal misappropriation.

Meanwhile, investigations are continuing to arrest former Minister Johnston Fernando under the same charges, according to police.

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