Non-declaration of assets: Johnston acquitted from all charges

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Former Minister Johnston Fernando was acquitted from all charges with regard to a case filed against him over non-declaration of his assets and liabilities for the year 2010 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne.

The Bribery Commission had filed five separate cases for four years from 2010 to 2014 under the Non-Declaration of Assets Act and he was acquitted from all charges over the case for the year 2010.

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Comments - 14

Unchikun Tuesday, 29 January 2019 10:59 AM

Well done Jonny and the UNP.

ravin Tuesday, 29 January 2019 11:18 AM

Who's at fault?

Samson Tuesday, 29 January 2019 12:10 PM

We know this govt is not capable of finding fault with anyone even if they are at fault.

SG Tuesday, 29 January 2019 12:13 PM

What a joke of a country we live in

RP Tuesday, 29 January 2019 03:28 PM

If assets declaration is not filed Jhonny had to prove that it was filed. I am at a loss to see how he got out.

SWofia Tuesday, 29 January 2019 04:16 PM

Surely either he had filed them or not. If not guilty why was he charged ? SL Law works in mysterious ways. NO wonder our corruption index at 89.

SureshP Tuesday, 29 January 2019 05:47 PM

This heading is very misleading. People commenting also haven't read the article. He was charged for years 2010 to 2014. He was acquitted for 2010 only.

SG Wednesday, 30 January 2019 08:34 AM

You're a smart man Suresh! Looks like we all missed it

Palli Kanda Tuesday, 29 January 2019 06:15 PM

Our finance minister under MR influenced future government. Jayawewa

Mushi Tuesday, 29 January 2019 08:03 PM

Maybe he promised to change to UNP in a deal.

Nimal Tuesday, 29 January 2019 08:09 PM

Another remarkable Yahapaalana achievement. Glad we voted for it!

Buruwa Wednesday, 30 January 2019 02:54 AM

Rather than wasting public money on court cases such this why do not AG first ask a copy of Assets Declaration and earnings for these years and check is it worthwhile to go for courts.

Alex Wednesday, 30 January 2019 07:31 AM

Another dog unleashed.

Nihal Wednesday, 30 January 2019 08:01 AM

This is an impetus for other political bigwigs also not to declare their assets and liabilities and get out of the net in this same manner.

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