Fernando appeared as the suspect before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court in a case concerning the alleged illegal possession of a luxury vehicle. Defence counsel said the case falls under the Motor Traffic Act. He remains released on bail, and the Magistrate fixed 28 October 2026 for what reports describe as the final hearing or final calling of the matter.
What changed?
This is a newly tracked case for Fernando, separate from his four existing matters (Lanka Sathosa lorry misuse, Lanka Sathosa employees' political work, Polgolla auditorium chair procurement, and the Sampath Manamperi vehicle-rental investigation).
What happens next?
28 October 2026: Matter fixed for 28 October 2026.
