Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Police have informed that former Minister Johnston Fernando has been instructed to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) tomorrow (05), and that if he fails to do so, a warrant will be obtained from court to arrest him.

Investigations have already been initiated to arrest the former minister in connection with allegations that financial losses were caused to the government through the misuse of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa.

Meanwhile, former Transport Manager of Lanka Sathosa, Indika Ratnamalala, who was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division in connection with allegations over the misuse of a Sathosa-owned lorry, was remanded earlier today.

He was remanded until Ja...