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6 sources·Updated Sep 4, 2026

Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested by Bribery Commission

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation.

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Image: Gossip Lanka News EnglishGossip Lanka News English•Sep 4, 2026Johnston arrested after questioning over chair fraud

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Daily Mirror•Sep 4, 2026Johnston Fernando arrestedHiru News - English•Sep 4, 2026Johnston Fernando arrested by Bribery CommissionAda Derana•Sep 4, 2026Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested by Bribery Commission NewsWire English•Sep 4, 2026Johnston Fernando arrested
Hiru News - English•Sep 4, 2026Former minister Johnston Fernando arrives at Bribery CommissionSri Lanka Mirror•Sep 4, 2026Johnston arrives at CIABOCDaily Mirror•Sep 4, 2026Johnston Fernando appears before Bribery CommissionAda Derana•Sep 4, 2026Johnston Fernando arrives at Bribery Commission to record statement

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Former Minister Johnston Fernando, who appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (04) to give a statement, has been arrested. He appeared before the Bribery Commission following a summons from investigation officers.

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  1. Nov 1, 2026SLPP to Take Its Campaign to the Villages Starting Tomorrow!5 sources
  2. Sep 16, 2026Johnston Fernando case over alleged illegal possession of luxury vehicle fixed for Oct. 284 sources
  3. Sep 4, 2026Bribery Commission reveals reasons for arrest of Johnston Fernando2 sources
  4. Jun 2, 2026Johnston Fernando arrives at Illegal Assets Investigation Division2 sources
  5. Apr 24, 2026Former Minister Johnston Fernando Released on Bail2 sources
  6. Jan 30, 2026Johnston Fernando and Sons Remanded Again3 sources

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  • Johnston Fernando9
  • Mahinda Rajapaksa
  • Podujana Peramuna
  • Namal Rajapaksa
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  • Bribery Commission6
  • Commission to Investigate Allegations2
  • Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna
  • Parliament of Sri Lanka
  • CIABOC
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  • Sri Lanka
  • Polgolla
  • Kandy
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  • arrested5
  • corruption4
  • appeared3
  • arrives3
  • connection2
  • minister2
  • former2
  • questioning
  • reportedly
  • statement

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First reported
Sep 4, 9:56 AM
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