Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Investigations have been initiated to arrest former Minister Johnston Fernando in connection with allegations that a Lanka Sathosa-owned lorry was misused, resulting in a financial loss to the Government.

However, reports indicate that although investigations are underway to arrest the former minister, the police have so far been unable to ascertain his whereabouts.

Accordingly, it is further reported that five police teams have been deployed to carry out investigations to arrest him.

Meanwhile, Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, was arrested today by the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID).

The FCID commenced investigations following a complaint alleging that, during ...