The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption filed five cases against former Minister of Cooperatives and Internal Trade Johnston Fernando, for not declaring assets and liabilities during the years 2010 to 2014.

The cases were filed with the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court.

Fernando was questioned by the Bribery Commission on several occasions a few months ago.

He has allegedly failed to submit his assets and liabilities reports for the years 2010 to 2014.