The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has taken steps to file five cases against former minister Johnston Fernando.

Commissioner of the Bribery Commission Chandranath Neville Guruge stated the cases have been filed against the minister for allegedly not submitting his assets and liabilities.

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