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.

Fernando appeared before the Bribery Commission on Friday morning after being summoned to provide a statement.

CIABOC subsequently arrested the former minister, although further details regarding the allegations and the specific circumstances surrounding his arrest have yet to be disclosed.

Additional information on the investigation is expected to be released by the authorities.