Pastor Jerome Fernando under probe for Money Laundering

• Jerome left the country on May 15 and his family has returned while he remains overseas

By Lakmal Sooriyagoda   

The Attorney General yesterday 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 State 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.