Pastor Jerome Fernando under probe for Money Laundering

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)