Case Against Johnston for Purchasing Goods from CWE Without Payments

The Attorney General has filed plaint against Johnston Fernando for purchasing goods valued Rs 52 lakhs and Rs 75,000  from CWE without payment.

During 2013 North Western Provincial Council Elections , he has obtained goods to be distributed on behalf of his son, who contested the election. This purchase was done without payment made to the CWE. A case was filed in Kurunegala High Court by the Attorney General.

It is relevant to mention here that  FCID has filed a case in the Colombo Chief magistrate Court against Johnston for not declaring his assets for five years as from 2010.