News

Overseas travel ban imposed on Prophet Jerome Fernando

16 May, 2023

Feature Image

An overseas travel ban has been imposed on controversial self-proclaimed prophet Jerome Fernando.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate?s Court issued the overseas travel ban on Fernando who had reportedly left the country this week.

The travel ban was imposed on a request made by the Criminal Investigations Department.

Fernando is being investigated over controversial statements he had made on Buddhism and other religions.

A complaint was lodged with the criminal investigations department over Prophet Jerome Fernando.

He was accused of making statements against the Buddhist community in Sri Lanka.

There are concerns Jerome Fernando was being used to create instability in the country. (Colombo Gazette)

Recommended For You

Categories

 

 

 

 

Legal

Picture of the author

Colombo Gazette is a leading news and entertainment website, covering stories related to Sri Lanka. The content consists of text based news, photos and videos and is linked to social media websites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to provide a wider coverage for its stories.

Copyright © 2026 Colombo Gazette. All rights reserved.

social icon
social icon
social icon
social icon
social icon