General24 April 2026

Johnston Fernando granted bail

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The Wattala Magistrate's Court ordered the release of former Minister Johnston Fernando on bail today (24) after he was arrested and remanded on charges of misappropriating state property.

The Magistrate ordered the suspect to be released on four personal bails of Rs. 500,000 each.

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