Johnston further remanded until May 25

Johnston further remanded until May 25

May 11, 2015   11:00 am

MP Johnston Fernando who was arrested over allegations of financial fraud, was further remanded till May 25 by the Kurunegala Magistrate today.The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) arrested the former Minister as he arrived at the FCID to give a statement on alleged financial misappropriations at the Lanka Sathosa Ltd.

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