Four suspects, including the two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando, who were remanded over the misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry, have been released on bail by the Negombo High Court.
The other suspects released on bail today (31) are the former Working Director and the former Transport Manager of Lanka Sathosa.
Johnston Fernando, his elder son Johan Fernando, his younger son Jerome Fernando, and the other two former state officials were arrested and remanded in connection with an investigation conducted by the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) regarding the misuse of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa.
It was alleged that the vehicle was used for operations linked to an ethanol company reportedly owned by Fernando, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs. 2.5 million to the state. (Newswire)
