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Alleged gold scammer remanded

KAMPALA. A Ugandan businessman, Kizito Dalton Lawrence, has been arraigned before the KCCA Grade 1 Magistrates' Court for allegedly swindling an American investor out of $105,000. Lawrence, who was charged with obtaining money by false pretense and conspiracy to defraud, claimed to supply 20 kilograms of pure gold, which turned out to be a scam.  The alleged crime took place between February and June 2024, with Lawrence working with others still at large. The State House Anti-Graft Squad headed by Brig Henry Isoke in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), brought Lawrence to justice. He has been remanded until July 9, 2025. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of by the SH-ACU to crack down on corruption and financial crimes. With Lawrence's accomplices still on the loose, the investigation […]

admin June 20, 2025

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Lawyer Balondemu back into custody after Entebe airport arrest

Kampala. The chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board, David Balondemu, also owner of M/s Balon Advocates and Bloom Advocates, is back into custody to face charges of falsifying medical records to secure a court bail. Balondemu is also under scrutiny in reinstated charges following investigations by the Brig Henry Isoke led State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) regarding gold scams and other alleged sham transactions. State owned newspaper, New Vision quoting police sources reported on Monday Balondemu was arrested soon after landing at Entebe International Airport as he returned from Dubai on Friday. In SH-ACU’s investigations, it is alleged Balondemu, through his law firms M/s Balon Advocates and Bloom Advocates, is implicated in several cases of alleged fraud. One prominent case involves the accused defrauding Guner Kuzu Construction Limited, a Turkish Company, of a substantial amount totaling USD 3,806,885 (approximately […]

admin October 14, 2024

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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