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SH-ACU led operation sees six Gold Scammers Arrested, Remanded in Entebbe

ENTEBE. In a major breakthrough for the fight against illegal dealing in minerals, six suspects, some Entebe Airport staff have been arrested and charged for a gold scam at Entebbe International Airport. The suspects were apprehended following a directive from the President of Uganda, who instructed the Anti-Graft Unit (SHACU) to investigate the matter. The operation, which took place on 30th September 2024, involved a collaborative effort between SHACU, the Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID), and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The team targeted individuals involved in the illegal trade of minerals, particularly gold, at the airport. Among the arrested suspects are prominent figures such as Kananura Daniel, a businessman, Mpomba Richard and Muhwezi Benon, both clearing agents at Entebbe International Airport, Nkahirwa Pascal, a clearing agent in Kampala, Mujuzi John Keneddy, a cleaner at the airport, […]

admin October 11, 2024

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SH-ACU arrests town agents, two others over PDM fraud

KABAROLE. Four people have been arrested in connection with allegations of extorting money from numerous members of various SACCOs and enterprise groups in Kabarole. Kobusingye Esther, who serves as the Town Agent for Kibasi ward in Kibasi Town Council, along with Godfrey Busingye, Town Agent for Kinyererezi ward in Kijura Town Council, are currently facing charges before the Chief Magistrates Court in Fortportal. Additionally, two leaders from the PDM SACCO are involved in this case. They include Fred, the Chairperson of Kabedde Ward PDM SACCO, and Mugabe Robert, the Vice Chairperson of Kibedde ward PDM SACCO, all hailing from Kabarole district. The charges they are facing revolve around allegations of extorting money from numerous members of various SACCOs and enterprise groups. The accused individuals are accused of engaging in fraudulent activities between November 2023 and September 2024. During this period, […]

admin October 8, 2024

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SH-ACU arrests corrupt district boss

KAMPALA. State House anti-corruption Unit (SH-ACU) in its dedication to fighting against corruption until the nation reaches a pivotal moment and eliminate this wrongdoing has arraigned a district boss in court. Mr. Mpuga David, the Chairperson of the Rakai District Service Commission, was captured following numerous complaints by SH-ACU led by Gen. Henry Isoke. On Monday, the 7th of January 2024, Mr. Mpuga faced three corruption charges in the Anti-Corruption Court after being accused of soliciting and receiving UGX 20 million from a job applicant in exchange for securing a position as an Agricultural Officer in Rakai District. Despite the payment made, no job offer materialized. Mr. Mpuga refutes all allegations brought against him. The arrest of the accused was carried out jointly by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Uganda Police, and the Office of the Director of Public […]

admin October 8, 2024

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BREAKING NEWS: Video emerges as more than 20 Congolese killed in boat accident

Around 23 bodies have been recovered and 40 people rescued following a boat accident on Lake Kivu, Colonel Molatelo Motau of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in Democratic Republic of Congo said on Thursday. A video (above) appeared to show the two-deck boat tilting sideways before capsizing in calm waters. A local migration authority said that around 45 males and 35 females were registered as passengers, adding that those figures were not definitive and ages were unavailable.

admin October 3, 2024