Johnston released on bail

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Former Minister Johnston Fernando was released on bail by the Kurunegala Magistrate a short while ago.

The parliamentarian was arrested for a transaction which allegedly took place while he was Minister of Co-operatives and Internal Trade.

He was released on a bail of Rs. 25,000 and a surety bail of Rs2.5 million. (Pushpakumara Jayartna)

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