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Pastor Jerome Fernando under probe for Money Laundering

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The Attorney General today informed the Court of Appeal that the CID is conducting investigations against Pastor Jerome Fernando under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act apart from the charges levelled under ICCPR Act and Penal Code.

Senior Counsel Shaminda Wickrema made these remarks when the writ petition filed by Pastor Jerome came before the Court of Appeal.

Pastor Jerome Fernando had filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon where he was heard criticizing Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism. 

Jerome left the country on May 15 and while his family has returned, he remains overseas and is facing a travel ban.  (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)


  Comments - 8

  • joshua Thursday, 15 June 2023 04:50 PM

    What about our MR? Exempt?

    Felix Thursday, 15 June 2023 05:05 PM

    please extend the probe to BBS also

    Sudath Kannangara Thursday, 15 June 2023 06:29 PM

    As I understand Construction cost of Miracle Dome was LKR 3.3 Bn and statement of accounts were audited by KPMG. It’s a very simple process to go through the audited statements of accounts and come to a conclusion.

    Prof Vandervert. Thursday, 15 June 2023 06:33 PM

    The judiciary aids these vindictive political persecutions. The victimisation of these individuals is a matter of public record and should be scrutinised by an independent body. Individuals are arrested on mere allegations and remanded without bail. The whole system is corrupt, and the judiciary is not exempt.

    Wiraj Thursday, 15 June 2023 06:39 PM

    Looks as if the self declared prophet was unable to prophesize the turn of events concerning him!

    DOT Thursday, 15 June 2023 07:10 PM

    God save him !

    VJ Thursday, 15 June 2023 07:53 PM

    Has anyone else been prosecuted for money laundering in this country? What was the IRD doing about the Rs 3 billion church? As soon as one registers a vehicle, you receive a letter from the IRD ask questions about the source of the money.

    jan Saturday, 17 June 2023 06:45 PM

    AIR POLLUTION DUE TO SUBSTANDARD PETROL, DIESEL, CREATE HIGH RISK TO SRILANKANS HEALTH,ALSO SUBSTANDARD COCONUT OIL, SARDINES,GIVES RISK TO LIVES OF SRILANKANS TOO, WHO'S RESPONSIBLE?


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